Calico Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Calico Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEAN SOUP MIX; 1/3 cup yellow split peas; 1/3 cup green split peas; 1/3 cup dried lima beans; 1/3 cup dried pinto beans; 1/3 cup dry kidney beans; 1/3 cup dry great Northern beans; 1/4 cup dried minced onion; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; OTHER SOUP INGREDIENTS; 8 cups water; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 pounds smoked ham hocks

Servings: persons

BEAN SOUP MIX
1/3 cup yellow split peas
1/3 cup green split peas
1/3 cup dried lima beans
1/3 cup dried pinto beans
1/3 cup dry kidney beans
1/3 cup dry great Northern beans
1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
OTHER SOUP INGREDIENTS
8 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 pounds smoked ham hocks

1
To make Bean Soup Mix: Combine yellow split peas, green split peas, limas, pinto beans, kidney beans, great Northern beans, onion, bouillon granules, cumin and garlic powder. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
2
To make soup: Bring Bean Soup Mix and water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 1 hour.
3
Return pot to heat, stir in carrots and celery. Stir in ham hocks, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, until beans are tender, skimming fat as necessary.
4
Remove ham hocks from soup. Remove meat from bone, chop and return to soup. Heat through and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEAN SOUP MIX, 1/3 cup yellow split peas, 1/3 cup green split peas, 1/3 cup dried lima beans, and more.

Yes, Calico 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.

Calico Bean Soup

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