Substitute for ham in 15-Bean Soup?

QSis

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I want to make a 15-Bean Soup for my father, and would normally flavor it with ham. But he's not crazy about ham.

What alternatives would you suggest?

Lee
 
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bacon, pork, chicken... my first choice would be
pork.
 
lilbopeep

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Bacon, smoked turkey breast, smoked sausage (like Hillshire farms kielbaso or lil' smokies)?
 
luvs

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a soup base, & my Dad's put braised cuts of beef into many soups/stews.
 
Ian M.

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I made a 15 bean soup last weekend and the package of dried beans I picked up at the market came with a packet of ham flavoring in it - good stuff. Of coarse, no imagination, I cooked the soup with ham hocks - that was really good, too. But I'd sure go with the Kialbasa or sausage, as well.

Ian :cooking:
 
Sass Muffin

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I'm with Peeps.
Li'l Smokies would be great in the soup.

Here's a recipe Lee where they used the smokies and bulk pork sausage.
Carrots and mushrooms too.
Yummy stuff by the looks and sound of it!

http://stolenmomentscooking.com/15-bean-soup/

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QSis

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Oh, of course! My Dad loves kielbasa and smoked sausages!

Duh!

Thanks for all the replies, everyone!

Lee
 
joec

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I always use a smoked ham hock in my bean soups but figure bacon would also work especially a smoked bacon.
 
QSis

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I did think of the smoked turkey wing, VB, and that's a possibility.

Not sure I've ever seen a beef shank, but I'm sure both Dad and I would love that!

Lee
 
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