Warm up with this hearty Old-Fashioned New England Bean Soup recipe. Made with dried Great Northern beans, cold water, lean bacon and celery. Easy step-…
This Old-Fashioned New England Bean Soup relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as dried great northern beans, cold water, stalk celery, chopped and medium carrot, chopped. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 318 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.
Updated Jun 30, 2026