Bean Soup
Bean Soup brings together tender navy beans and a ham bone that infuses the pot with deep, smoky notes, while diced ham, carrots, and celery add hearty body and gentle sweetness. The broth stays clear yet full-flavored, with beans turned luxuriously soft through slow simmering. Ideal for a cozy dinner on a cool evening, it’s satisfying and balanced without fuss.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the beans, then transfer them to a large stockpot and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
- 3
Add the ham bone, diced ham, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beans are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- 4
Add the carrots and celery; cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Remove the ham bone from the pot and set it on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- 6
Stir the meat back into the soup until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 1225.66 kcal High
- Protein 186.48 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 41.56 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.94 g High
- Trans Fat 0.3 g High
- Cholesterol 625.25 mg High
- Sodium 14069.83 mg High
- Fiber 9.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 19.22 g High
- Added Sugar 8.73 g Moderate
- Calcium 101.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 13.9 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2541.83 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 104.11 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 10.2 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Celery, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 1225.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Diced Ham, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bean Soup?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1225.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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