Easy Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry navy beans; 6 c. water; 8 c. water; 1 (1 1/2 lb.) ham shank; 1 c. chopped onions; 1/4 c. fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried basil leaves; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 c. sliced carrots; 1 bay leaf; 1 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. mashed potato flakes

Servings: persons

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry navy beans
6 c. water
8 c. water
1 (1 1/2 lb.) ham shank
1 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 c. sliced carrots
1 bay leaf
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. mashed potato flakes

1
Wash and sort beans; in 5-quart pan, combine beans and 6 cups water.
2
Bring to boil; reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; cover, let stand 1 hour, drain.
4
Add 8 cups water, ham shank, onions, parsley, salt, basil, pepper, nutmeg, garlic, oregano and bay leaf to beans.
5
Bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6
Remove from heat.
7
Remove meat, take from bone.
8
Return meat to soup; stir in carrots, celery and potato flakes until blended.
9
Return to heat; simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
10
Remove bay leaf.

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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: 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry navy beans, 6 c. water, 8 c. water, 1 (1 1/2 lb.) ham shank, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Bean Soup

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