Brown Sugar Ham and Bean Soup

Source: sisterscafe.blogspot.com

Ingredients:
1 lb navy beans, soaked overnight
1 meaty ham bone
1 small onion, chopped finely
1 cup cream
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp ginger powder
1-2 cups brown sugar
Place navy beans and ham bone in crock pot and fill with enough water to cover beans and most of ham bone. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Add remaining ingredients and cook an additional 2-4 hours. Take bone out and shred remaining meat off bone and add to soup. Serve with a crusty loaf of bread and a salad.

Taco soup

(makes a lot so make in large pan)

2 cans of chili
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 can red beans
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can water
1 packet taco seasoning
1 lb. hamburger

brown meat ( in the big pot). Add the rest and bring to boil. Serve with cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips or Frito's.