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Grandma B's Bean Soup

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"An ancient family recipe...best cooked in a slow cooker. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes."
Grandma B's Bean Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 75 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Hrs
READY IN  16 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound dry navy beans
  • 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups cubed cooked ham

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the beans in a slow cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. Drain the beans, and return to the slow cooker. Cover with water, and mix in the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and ham.
  3. Cover slow cooker, and cook soup on High for 3 1/2 hours. Switch to Low, and continue cooking at least 6 1/2 hours. The longer it cooks the more flavorful it becomes.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2006 by MrsAmyB 
This was some SERIOUSLY tasty ham & beans!! I made it twice and the first time was a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2006 by Souper Sara 
As suggested by other reviewers, I jazzed mine up a bit, for fear of it being too bland. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2005 by LOVECED 
I did not soak the beans at all, just rinsed them and then put them in the crock-pot and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by akanugent 
I have been married for almost forty years and I am still a lousy cook. I'm good with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2004 by PEGAGRIF 
Fantastic! This was the first time I made ham & bean soup - was a little hesitant at first by... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2005 by Stacie 
My family loved this soup! I used small white beans with 7 cups water. I added 2 bay leaves, 1... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2007 by CELIECANCOOK 
Very good bean soup! I used a left-over ham bone and added a can of chicken broth and two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by Pam 
This soup was fantastic! The only thing I did different was to substitute chicken broth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2006 by SOUP LOVER 
A great tasting soup plus it is super easy. I cooked mine about 14 hours in the crock pot to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by SUNNYNIGHTS68 
This was really good comfort food and I served it over cornbread (the store mixes). I followed... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Grandma B's Bean Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 324

  • Total Fat: 7.2g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 465mg
  • Total Carbs: 47.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 16g
  • Protein: 18.5g

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