Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: rinse beans. in a dutch oven combine beans and enough water to cover. bring to boiling. reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. remove from heat. cover and let stand for 1 hour, or cover beans with water and soak over- night. drain off the water. rinse and return the beans to the dutch oven. stir in the 3 1/2 cups water, the bite-size pieces of ham or sausage, chopped carrots, potato, onion, salt, oregano, sage and pepper. bring to boiling. reduce heat. cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or till beans are tender, adding more water, if necessary. stir the milk into the bean soup. cook the soup until heated through, stirring occasionally. season to taste with salt and pepper.

Target recipe: in pan, brown ground meat and add onion. add all other ingredients. *if you drain the cans before adding them at this point add 1 1/2 cup of water. if you did not drain the cans, i like to use the juices for flavor, you probably wont need to add water unless you want your soup soupier. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. sprinkle with cheddar cheese and sour cream. it's also yummy with crispy rounds.