Bean Soup

Bean Soup
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.0K

A hearty and comforting Bean Soup, simmered to perfection with smoky ham, tender vegetables, and aromatic spices. A true culinary hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    17 mg
  • Fiber
    14 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    543 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs 10 mins Rinse the navy beans in a colander under cold water. Transfer to a large stockpot and add water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. This soaking process helps to soften the beans and reduce cooking time. (1 hour 10 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs 20 mins Add the ham bone, diced ham, minced onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until the beans are tender and creamy, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. (1 hour 20 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Add the sliced carrots and celery to the soup. Continue to simmer until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. (25 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Carefully remove the ham bone from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Let it cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle. Remove any remaining meat from the bone and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bone. (15 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Stir the shredded ham back into the soup and heat through. Adjust seasonings to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy! (5 minutes)

For a vegetarian version, omit the ham bone and diced ham. Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to mimic the smoky flavor.
If you don't have a ham bone, you can use 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke for a smoky flavor.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon.
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld and deepen overnight.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 348 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Corene Schultz

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little extra heat, and it was perfect!

  • Earline Weber

    The directions were easy to follow, and the soup turned out great! Thank you!

  • Dave Bergstrom

    So easy to make and the perfect comfort food on a cold day. Will definitely be making this again!

  • Emerald Predovic

    This soup is absolutely delicious! The ham adds such a wonderful smoky flavor.

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