Navy Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Navy Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans; 7 cups water; 1 ham bone (for flavor); 2 cups diced ham; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup sliced celery

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans
7 cups water
1 ham bone (for flavor)
2 cups diced ham
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery

1
Sort beans and place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and soak overnight. Or bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then cover, remove from heat and beans sit undisturbed for one hour.
2
Drain bean water.
3
Add remaining ingredients except celery and carrots to beans (including 7 cups water).
4
Bring beans to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring and skimming occasionally.
5
Adjust cooking time if needed until beans are soft and tender.
6
Add carrots and celery and cook for about half an hour.
7
Fish out the ham hock, and when cool enough to handle, remove its meat and add the meat back to the pot.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans, 7 cups water, 1 ham bone (for flavor), 2 cups diced ham, and more.

Yes, 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.

Navy Bean Soup

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