Bean Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry navy beans; 1 meaty ham bone; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 carrots, grated; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes; 1 1/2 c. finely shredded spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1
Wash beans.
2
Add
3
water, bring to boil.
4
Boil 2 minutes and remove from heat.
5
Let stand 1 hour.
6
Drain beans, add ham bone and 3
7
quarts
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water
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to beans.
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Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove bones
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from
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broth and when cool enough to handle, trim meat from bones.
13
Add ham, onion, celery, carrots and seasonings.
14
Simmer for
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1
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hour or until beans are done.
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Add tomatoes.
18
Cook 10 to 15 minutes.
19
Just before serving add spinach leaves.

249

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry navy beans, 1 meaty ham bone, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 celery stalks, chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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