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Bean Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Pat Keene PHOTO BY: chefchristabug

"A tasty ham and navy bean soup."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 ham bone
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  2. Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim service of soup while it is cooking.
  3. Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup and serve.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by BARB MAXWELL
I am an Appalachian "kid" and bean soup was a staple in our family. Here is a little trick I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX
I boil the beans in enough water just to cover them 2x, discarding the water both times. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by kelcampbell
I really liked this dish, but I did change a few things. As suggested by other reviewers, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2006 by MDPFIRRMAN
Very good recipe. I thought it was missing something so I did add what my father made when I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2006 by JUDITH
This is very similar to my recipe for bean soup and it's excellent! The only thing I do... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by GDEEZY
Right after cooking, the soup is pretty bland. Much better after it sits in the refrigerator... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by MrsKatt
I soaked my beans overnight, like I always do. I put all the ingredients into a slowcooker,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by Roni
This was wonderful soup! Next time I will soak the beans overnight, as I had to cook it about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by HARLEYHON444
As others recommended, I used the baking soda method for the beans. This recipe was a great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by go-red-sox
I've always made my ham and navy bean soup this way, with the addition of a can of diced... MORE

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