Bean Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 c. dry great northern beans; 5 c. chicken broth; 3 c. water; 1 large meaty ham bone; 2 to 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage; 1/4 tsp. dried savory; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 c. dry great northern beans
5 c. chicken broth
3 c. water
1 large meaty ham bone
2 to 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. dried savory
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Drain.
5
Add broth, water, ham bone, seasonings and bouillon.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7
Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
8
Saute onions, carrots and celery in oil; add to soup.
9
Cover and simmer 1 hour longer. Debone ham and cut into chunks; return to soup.

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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: 2 c. dry great northern beans, 5 c. chicken broth, 3 c. water, 1 large meaty ham bone, and more.

Yes, 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.

Bean Soup

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