Canning Soup

Step 1

Start by preparing your jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed. If you are new to using a pressure canner, see this article for full pressure canning instructions. This includes more detailed information and step-by-step instructions on how a pressure canner works.

Step 2

Precook meats by covering with water or broth. Boil until tender. Remove bones.

Step 3

Precook vegetables according to hot pack instructions for that vegetable.

Step 4

Precook beans by covering with water by several inches. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain.

Step 5

Combine all solid ingredients with seasonings and your choice of broth, tomatoes, or water.  You will need at least 2 times more liquid than solid ingredients.

Step 6

Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Fill jar half of the way with solid ingredients.

Step 8

Top off jar with broth, leaving 1” headspace.

Step 9

Remove bubbles, wipe the rim clean, and place on seal and ring. Place jar in the warm canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process in a pressure canner according to the directions below.