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: leftover ham and bone; water to cover; 1/2 small cabbage; 2 large onions; 1/3 bunch celery with leaves; 4 carrots; 3 cans tomatoes; 4 potatoes; 4 Tbsp. sugar; 5 or 6 chicken bouillon cubes; 1/2 c. bacon bits; Nature's Seasoning to taste; 1/2 Tbsp. Accent; 6 cans Great Northern navy beans

Servings: persons

leftover ham and bone
water to cover
1/2 small cabbage
2 large onions
1/3 bunch celery with leaves
4 carrots
3 cans tomatoes
4 potatoes
4 Tbsp. sugar
5 or 6 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 c. bacon bits
Nature's Seasoning to taste
1/2 Tbsp. Accent
6 cans Great Northern navy beans

1
Slice ham off bone and dice.
2
Cover with water and boil for 2 or more hours or until marrow falls out.
3
You want to scrape off the platter especially that amber looking gel.
4
After boiling, strain the juice and place in refrigerator until fat is hard. Scrape fat off and throw away.
5
Put pot back on stove and bring to a boil.
6
Add cabbage, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, potatoes, sugar, bouillon cubes and navy beans.
7
Add water with tomatoes are as needed.
8
Add diced ham and some parsley.
9
It's done in a day, but tastes better the second day.

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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: leftover ham and bone, water to cover, 1/2 small cabbage, 2 large onions, 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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