Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup
Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup blends tender navy and cranberry beans with chewy wheat berries for a deeply satisfying bowl, enriched by a savory ham bone and herbs. Each spoonful balances hearty texture with bright, fresh garnishes like tomato, avocado, and green onion. It’s a cozy choice for chilly evenings or a comforting weekend dinner to feed a crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the ham bone in a slow cooker. Add enough water to cover it. Cook on Low until you have a fragrant stock.
- 2
Put the navy beans, cranberry beans, and wheat berries in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let them soak, 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
- 3
Remove the ham bone from the stock. Add the beans and wheat berries. Stir in the celery salt, thyme, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Cook on High until the beans are tender yet still firm to the bite.
- 4
Stir the lentils into the slow cooker. Cook on High until tender. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve the soup topped with diced tomatoes, avocado, and green onions.
- Calories 874.07 kcal High 44%
- Protein 121.93 g Good Source 244%
- Carbohydrate 35.68 g 13%
- Total Fat 29.21 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.61 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High --
- Cholesterol 394.74 mg High 132%
- Sodium 9171.38 mg High 399%
- Dietary Fiber 9.06 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 7.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 101.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 10.63 mg Good Source 59%
- Potassium 1896.79 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin A 116.57 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 15.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 5 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, and Celery Salt. Each serving provides about 874.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Celery Salt, Cranberry Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup?
- About 5 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 874.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup healthy?
- Classic Bean and Wheat Berry Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 874.07 calories and 121.93 g of protein, or 244% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 9171.38 mg (399% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.61 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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