Bean Soup without stems frankfurters

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet, about 2 links) 3 slices bacon (or skip the bacon and use an extra[...]

2 cups dried Pinto beans 2 cups dried baby Lima beans 1 pound ground chuck beef , browned first, Optional 2 cans low sodium Chicken broth 2 cans low sodium[...]

1 1/4 cups white beans dry 4 ounces ham cubed 1 cup green beans cut * 1/4 cup celery diced 1 each scallions, spring or green onions diced 1 each onion yellow,[...]

2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion , diced 3 stalks celery , diced 1 small green pepper , diced 2 large garlic cloves , chopped 8 cups chicken broth 1[...]

1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet, about 2 links) 3 slices bacon (or skip the bacon and use an extra[...]