Great Northern Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Great Northern Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 cups water; 1 lb dried great northern beans (about 2 cups); 2 bay leaves; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 1/2 lb bacon, diced (or ham, etc.); 1 lb whole tiny potato, unpeeled; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons instant beef bouillon (I used Herb Ox); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, mashed; 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

10 cups water
1 lb dried great northern beans (about 2 cups)
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1/2 lb bacon, diced (or ham, etc.)
1 lb whole tiny potato, unpeeled
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons instant beef bouillon (I used Herb Ox)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, mashed
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk

1
Rinse and drain beans.
2
Heat water, beans, bay leaves, onion, bacon and potatoes to boiling in 8-qt. stock pot; boil 2 minutes. Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
3
Add tomato sauce, instant bouillon, salt, pepper, garlic and half of the carrots and celery to beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours (do not boil or beans will burst).
4
Stir remaining carrots and celery into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Stir in additional 1 or 2 cups water for thinner consistency.
5
Using a slotted spoon and a wooden spoon, scoop potatoes against inside of pot and smash them, letting smashed potatoes drop back into the soup.
6
Stir in butter and milk and serve immediately.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 cups water, 1 lb dried great northern beans (about 2 cups), 2 bay leaves, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Great Northern 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.

Great Northern Bean Soup

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions