Mrs. Potter'S 5-Star Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Mrs. Potter'S 5-Star Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry white bean; 1 (3 -4 lb) shank end ham; 1 medium cabbage, shredded; 8 carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 stalk celery, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes; sausage links (optional); 1 cup elbow macaroni; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cover beans with 6 cups boiling water, let stand overnight. Or bring to a boil and let sit for 1 hour before using.
2
Trim some fat from ham, melt in large kettle. Add veggies and saute 20 minutes, remove and set aside.
3
Pour beans and liquid into kettle, add ham and additional 5 cups boiling water. Cover, simmer 2-3 hours.
4
Remove ham, dice lean meat and stir into beans, along with sauteed veggies, tomatoes and sliced sausages.
5
Add macaroni, simmer until done.
6
Cooking Tip: IF USING HAM HOCKS, 2 smoked ham shanks makes it too salty, use only one.
7
Cooking Tip: Salting the COOKING water makes the beans mealy, but salting the SOAKING water makes the skins more tender but also less likely to break.

141

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry white bean, 1 (3 -4 lb) shank end ham, 1 medium cabbage, shredded, 8 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Potter'S 5-Star 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mrs. Potter'S 5-Star Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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