Amish Bean Soup Recipe Recipe

Name: Amish Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb navy beans; 3 quart water; 1 tsp salt; 1 pch baking soda; 1/2 c. shredded carrot; 1 c. minced celery; 2 med onions, minced; 2 x bay leaves; 1 1/2 lb ham meat Ham bones Leftover ham drippings; 1 c. mashed boiled potato; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dry thyme, optional; 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb navy beans
3 quart water
1 tsp salt
1 pch baking soda
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1 c. minced celery
2 med onions, minced
2 x bay leaves
1 1/2 lb ham meat Ham bones Leftover ham drippings
1 c. mashed boiled potato
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dry thyme, optional
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

1
In a large soup kettle, combine the beans, water, salt and baking soda.
2
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 5 min.
3
Remove from the heat, skim off foam, re-cover, and let stand for 2 hour.
4
(The beans can also be soaked overnight if you prefer.)
5
Add in the remaining ingredients except the parsley and simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs.
6
Watch beans, for the cooking time will vary and the beans shouldn't get mushy.
7
Remove the ham bone and dice any overly large pcs of meat and return to the soup.
8
Add in the parsley just before serving.
9
This soup freezes very well.
10
NOTE: In every Amish and Mennonite restaurant, you will find bean soup on the menu, though in their homes it is eaten mostly in the winter.
11
At some tables, a cruet of vinegar is passed to sprinkle on the soup.
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Cornbread is the perfect accompaniment.
13
Servings 6

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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 lb navy beans, 3 quart water, 1 tsp salt, 1 pch baking soda, and more.

Yes, Amish Bean Soup Recipe 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.

Amish Bean Soup Recipe

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