Grandma B's Bean Soup Recipe
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Grandma B's Bean Soup

By: RENEE R 
"An ancient family recipe...best cooked in a slow cooker. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (98)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Hrs
Ready In:
16 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Footnotes

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 324 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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

 

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