Basic Bean Soup Recipe
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Basic Bean Soup

By: Chris Davis 
"This is a simple, basic bean soup. It's very easy to assemble, and it tastes great, too! Try adding other vegetables, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (33)

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Wine Sangiovese
 

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry great Northern beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 12 baby carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 pound chopped ham
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.
  2. In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 180 | Total Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Sqt68   view full review
After reading the "most helpful" reviews, this was my approach: 1.) Subsituted 2 packets of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2004 by Patti Bornes   view full review
This was a wonderfully flavorful and easy soup. Make sure to soak dry beans as they still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by Adrian   view full review
This is a great recipe but I must admit I did make a few small changes...I added 2 stalks of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2003 by LEEOLIVE   view full review
Great recipe but definitely need the meat as it can be quite bland otherwise
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by JLYNNRN   view full review
I boiled a ham bone in the water, strained, then skimmed the fat and put the ham pieces back...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2003 by JENIANN   view full review
Quick, easy and fun to make with kids. Delicious, without being too fancy. Makes a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by THEHAPPYMOM   view full review
My kids loved it and my husband (who generally doesn't like bean soup) had seconds. Very easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2003 by MYDOT   view full review
This is a excellent soup. I followed the recipe to the letter. My family has a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2003 by ANNIEEPEA   view full review
This Soup Was Great,Quick & Simple. I Also Added Smoked Sausage & Crushed Hot Pepper For A...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2003 by JUDY6156   view full review
I really like bean soup and this recipe is wonderful! It is so easy to make and truly delicious!

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