15-Bean Soup Recipe

Name: 15-Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, minced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried); 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 12 ounces white mushrooms, quartered; 1 1/4 cups fifteen-bean soup mix (flavoring packet discarded, picked over, pre-soaked overnight, drained); 4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices); 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced; 2 bay leaves; 8 ounces swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped medium; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 onion, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried)
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 ounces white mushrooms, quartered
1 1/4 cups fifteen-bean soup mix (flavoring packet discarded, picked over, pre-soaked overnight, drained)
4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices)
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed and minced
2 bay leaves
8 ounces swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped medium
salt
pepper

1
Microwave onion, garlic, oil, and thyme in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.
2
Stir broth, white mushrooms, soaked beans, bacon, porcini mushrooms, and bay leaves into slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours on LOW or 5-7 hours on HIGH.
4
Let soup settle for 5 minutes, then remove fat from surface using large spoon.
5
Discard bacon and bay leaves.
6
Stir in chard and tomatoes, cover, and cook on HIGH until chard is tender, 20-30 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, minced, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 t. dried), and more.

Yes, 15-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.

15-Bean Soup

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