Baked mixed bean soup and chicken.

Ingredients-

2 lb Mixed beans

1 whole chicken (Halfed)

Chopped celery

Chopped carrots

Chopped garlic

Chopped onions

1 inch strand lemon grass

Fajita seasoning

Cajun seasoning

Italian seasoning

Half cup diced tomato

Salt

Black pepper

2 tablespoon olive oil


Method-

Season chicken with Cajun and fajita seasoning and back in a heated oven till half way done. Remove and set aside. Also save drippings.


Saute chopped vegetables in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes and set aside.

Bring mix beans to a boil in salted water with the water just slightly above beans level.

Add the rest of the ingredients

Adjust seasoning

Cover and place in a heated oven and let bake for 2-3 hrs @ 400-430 degrees

Remove from oven and place halfed baked chicken in the middle of baked beans

Return to the oven and bake for another 45 minutes

Remove and let rest before serving.