Mama's Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Mama's Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground turkey; ¼ teaspoon garlic granules; 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 quart chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, well rinsed and drained; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
¼ teaspoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 quart chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans, well rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
shredded parmesan cheese (to garnish)

1
Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add ground turkey, garlic, and Italian herbs and cook until turkey is done.
3
Add onion and cook for 6-8 minutes or until transparent.
4
Add broth, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne, scraping bottom and sides.
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Add beans, reduce heat to a very low simmer, and cook for 4 minutes longer, uncovered.
7
Add tomatoes and simmer an additional 10 minutes or until heated through.
8
Remove bay leaves and serve, passing Parmesan cheese to be sprinkled on top to taste.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb lean ground turkey, ¼ teaspoon garlic granules, 1 tablespoon mixed Italian herbs, and more.

Yes, Mama's 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.

Mama's Bean Soup

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