Bean Soup Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: beans; 3 qt. water; 1 lb. smoked ham or 1 ham bone; 2 tsp. parsley; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1/2 tsp. thyme; bay leaf; 1 c. cubed chicken breast; 2 c. chopped celery with leaves; 1 c. sliced carrots; 1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes; 3 c. chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb. kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced thin; 2 c. dry white wine

Servings: persons

beans
3 qt. water
1 lb. smoked ham or 1 ham bone
2 tsp. parsley
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. thyme
bay leaf
1 c. cubed chicken breast
2 c. chopped celery with leaves
1 c. sliced carrots
1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
3 c. chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb. kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced thin
2 c. dry white wine

1
Wash and check beans.
2
Soak overnight in water; drain.
3
In 8 to 10-quart stock pot, put beans.
4
Add water, smoked ham or ham bone, parsley, chicken bouillon cubes, thyme and bay leaf.
5
Cover and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours.
7
Add chicken breast, celery, carrots, chopped tomatoes, onions and garlic. Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
9
Add kielbasa or smoked sausage and white wine.
10
Simmer for 1 hour.
11
Yields 5 quarts.
12
Refrigerate when cool for at least 12 hours (24 is better).
13
Remove bone, bay leaf and fat before reheating.

641

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Protein

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: beans, 3 qt. water, 1 lb. smoked ham or 1 ham bone, 2 tsp. parsley, 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

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