The following baked bean soup recipe is from The New Butterick Cook Book, by Flora Rose, co-head of the School of Home Economics at Cornell University. It was published in 1924. A professional scan of that 724-page out-of-copyright book will be one of the bonus items in the next edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick. This 15th Anniversary Edition USB stick should be available for sale in the third week of January, 2021.
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon
- 2 cups baked beans
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon butter or butter substitute
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
Directions
Cook bacon. Add to beans. Add cold water and cook until beans are soft, then rub through a strainer. Place on the fire and add a little more water, if needed, as the soup must not be too thick. Bind with the flour and butter. Cook two or three minutes. Season with salt, a dash of pepper, and paprika.
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#1 Comment By John On June 15, 2020 @ 12:22 pm
I am always on the look out for new recipes especially anything to do with rice and beans. I have to say, though, that this Baked Bean Soup recipe is lacking. The ingredients are plain enough, but I got totally lost with the directions. Is this all done in a pot? What does it mean to “rub through a strainer?” I think I can figure it out, but a little more direction and clarity will make this a recipe more usable for a less experienced cook.
#2 Comment By Telesilla of Argos On June 15, 2020 @ 2:25 pm
This recipe reminds me of something we cook in the crockpot — Charro Beans. A simple version of the recipe comes from All Recipes, and is linked below!
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We like to “get creative’ with ours, and add fresh chopped garlic, diced poblanos, and other goodies that might include diced tomatoes or chopped zucchini. Some like to give this a smoky flavor.
Enjoy!
#3 Comment By wally On June 15, 2020 @ 3:36 pm
everything is great with BACON!