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The South is known for its "home cooking," and Arkansas is no exception with a rich heritage of family favorites that have been handed down from one generation to the next. We hope that Grandma forgives us for using this space to share some of our culinary secrets. Here you will find a few of the dishes that have charmed our visitors through the ages and are the foundation for our famous "Southern hospitality".

Three-Bean Soup

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours
Servings: 10-12

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 cups red kidney beans cooked, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups black beans cooked, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups pinto beans cooked, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut in strips
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 large ham hock (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
Add chopped Petit Jean peppered ham for an extra kick!
Using canned beans and tomatoes an option.
Finished soup may be frozen.