Southern BBQ Bean Soup
Published: Friday, September 12, 2025
16 oz. pkg. dried Great Northern beans
¾ c. onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. beef short ribs, cut into serving-size pieces
6 c. water
1 c. barbecue sauce
1 to 2 tsp. salt
Cover beans with water in a large soup pot; soak overnight. Drain.
Combine beans, onion, pepper and short ribs in a slow cooker; add enough water to cover. Cover and cook on Low setting for 10-12 hours. Remove short ribs; cut meat from bones. Return meat to slow cooker; stir in sauce and salt to taste. Cover and cook on High setting for an additional 20 minutes, or until warmed through. —6 to 8 servings.
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