Navy Bean Soup Recipe
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Navy Bean Soup

By: Melissa Stuchlik  
"My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 13 times with an average star rating of 4.4 Read Reviews (11)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 14 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry navy beans
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup instant mashed potato flakes

Directions

  1. Place beans and enough water to cover in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to kettle; add water, ham hocks, onion, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add carrots, celery and potato flakes; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf. Remove ham hocks; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Discard bones. Return meat to kettle; heat through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by Erimess 
This was pretty good and I like a good homemade bean soup. (I also rarely have a ham bone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by inblueparadise 
The one thing that absolutely makes this recipe are the instant mashed potato flakes. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2008 by Amy 
This really wasn't anything special, and I won't be making it again. The potato flakes really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by DGatHG 
Great navy bean soup! I'd been making 15 bean soup & decided I needed something different. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2008 by Summer 
I used this recipe mostly as a base. I had some bacon i needed to use, and a little bit of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by sadiegirl 
Very delicious soup...the instant potatoes add the perfect consistancy. I did add more water... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by raisedn_abarn 
my family has made this soup 5 times since the cold weather has set in. I put it in the slow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2009 by Carman 
This soup was very tasty and I really enjoyed making it; however, it was a bit bland and very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by slmorgan 
Delicious! This was my first time making beans and this recipe was not only easy to follow,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by Kmajors 
Very good, it was hearty and flavorful. It makes a good meal in itself. MORE

 
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