Great Northern Bean Soup
Great Northern beans are white beans that have a mild flavor.
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Great Northern Bean Soup
Great Northern beans are white beans that have a mild flavor.
- 6 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 2 cups Great Northern beans, dry
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound chicken, thawed, cut up, and skin removed from each piece
- 4 ounces ham, chopped (1/4 pound)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced, or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Steps
1
In a medium-sized bowl, soak beans in 3 cups of water overnight.
2
Drain the water and rinse beans.
3
In a large pot, brown onion, chicken, and ham in oil over medium to high heat for about 5 minutes.
4
Add water, beans, and salt to pot. Mix well.
5
Bring pot to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
6
Lower heat and cook for about 1 hour. Stir pot every 15 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes and vinegar to pot. Keep cooking over low heat for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 327 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 2 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.4 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 2 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 7 mg |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 13 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 153 |
| Potassium | 1027 mg |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Copper | 513 mcg |
| Iron | 6 |
| Magnesium | 110 mg |
| Phosphorus | 272 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 16 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
Source:
- A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
- USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations