Grandma'S Navy Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Navy Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. Michigan navy beans; 1 1/2 to 2 lb. smoked ham hocks or leftover ham with or without bones; 2 qt. water; 1/3 c. ketchup; 1/4 c. vinegar; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. diced onions; 1 c. carrots, cut in chunks; 1 1/2 c. potatoes, cut in chunks

Servings: persons

1
Soak beans overnight in water to cover (2 inches above beans). Drain; add 2 quarts of water, ham hocks, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and onions.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Lower heat; cover and simmer for about three hours.
4
After soup has simmered for about one hour, add the potatoes and carrots.
5
When they are tender, scoop out and save, to be added to soup before serving.
6
After simmering for about two hours, the meat starts to loosen from the bones.
7
Remove ham hocks and cut meat from bones into chunks and return to soup to continue cooking.
8
Continue cooking soup until beans are done and soup starts to thicken.
9
Add potatoes and carrots to soup shortly before serving.
10
Serves four to six people.

361

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. Michigan navy beans, 1 1/2 to 2 lb. smoked ham hocks or leftover ham with or without bones, 2 qt. water, 1/3 c. ketchup, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S Navy 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.

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Grandma'S Navy Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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