Canadian Aboriginal People's Corn Soup

Time

Yield

10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup dried red kidney or
navy beans
2 cans (19) white hominy corn 540 mL
1/4 lb. lean salt pork
6 cups water (approx)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In small saucepan, cover beans with water; bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse under cold running water. Place in large saucepan.

Drain corn, adding corn liquid to beans; set corn aside. Chop salt pork into 1/4 inch cubes; add to saucepan along with 6 cups water. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.

Stir in reserved corn and return to simmer; cook gently for 20 minutes to blend flavors. Add more water if desired. Serve sprinkled with parsley. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

The Canadian Living Cookbook

Author's Comments

In Central and Eastern Canada, home of the Eastern Woodland Indians, the distinguishing ingredient is corn. Use regular yellow corn if hominy corn is not available.

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