12 Bean Soup Recipe

Name: 12 Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag pearl barley; 1 bag light red kidney beans; 1 bag yellow split beans; 1 bag pinto beans; 1 bag rosadas beans; 1 bag marrow beans; 1 bag lentils; 1 bag baby limas; 1 bag black-eyed peas; 2 bags Great Northern beans; 2 bags navy beans; 1 (2 lb.) smoked butt portion ham; 1 large onion, chopped; 28 oz. crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp. chili powder; juice of 1 lemon

Servings: persons

1 bag pearl barley
1 bag light red kidney beans
1 bag yellow split beans
1 bag pinto beans
1 bag rosadas beans
1 bag marrow beans
1 bag lentils
1 bag baby limas
1 bag black-eyed peas
2 bags Great Northern beans
2 bags navy beans
1 (2 lb.) smoked butt portion ham
1 large onion, chopped
28 oz. crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. chili powder
juice of 1 lemon

1
Divide beans equally to equal 2 cups.
2
Remainder of beans can be divided into 2 cup portions and reserved in Ziploc bags for use another time.
3
Wash 2 cups of assorted beans.
4
Place in a large kettle and cover with 2 inches of water and 2 tablespoons salt. Soak overnight.
5
Drain in the morning.
6
Add 2 quarts of water and ham.
7
Simmer slowly for 3 hours.
8
Add onion, tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Remove the ham; cut it up and add the pieces to the soup.
10
Simmer slowly one hour or more.

421

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag pearl barley, 1 bag light red kidney beans, 1 bag yellow split beans, 1 bag pinto beans, and more.

Yes, 12 Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

12 Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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