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 pound dried navy beans; 8 cups water; 1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups thinly sliced carrots; 1 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup mashed potato flakes

Servings: persons

1 pound dried navy beans
8 cups water
1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bay leaf
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes

1
Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened.
2
Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add the water, ham hocks, onion, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
3
Add the carrots, celery and potato flakes; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Set side ham hocks until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to Dutch oven; heat through.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried navy beans, 8 cups water, 1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks, 1 cup chopped onion, 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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