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Bean Soup

Bean Soup

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 100 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main

    • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
    • 💧 7 cups water
    • 1 ham bone
    • 2 cups diced ham

  • Seasoning

    • 🧅 ¼ cup minced onion
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch ground black pepper
    • 1 bay leaf

  • Vegetables

    • 🥕 ½ cup sliced carrots
    • 🥬 ½ cup sliced celery

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

3

Add ham bone, diced ham, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4

Add carrots and celery; cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

5

Remove ham bone from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces.

6

Stir meat into the soup until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

247

Calories

  • 17
    Protein
  • 37
    Carbs
  • 4
    Fats

💡 Soaking the beans before cooking reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.Adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice enhances the flavor right before serving.This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.