Soup beans

Soup beans is a term common in the Southern United States, particularly the regions around the Appalachian Mountains. Soup beans are usually served with cornbread, greens , and potatoes (stewed or fried) and may be topped with raw chopped onions or ramps. Soup beans are considered a main course, but also serve as a side dish. In rural areas, where food was scarce during the winter, these dried beans were a staple food. While soup beans are traditionally pinto beans (called brown beans in the mountain region), other types of beans are also used. While soup beans might be served with any meal, they were typically the main course in a meatless supper. Traditionally, soup beans are served with other home grown vegetables and homemade breads:

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