Red Kidney Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Red Kidney Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. red kidney beans (dried); 1 ham bone or 1 c. ham chunks; 1/2 c. carrots, cut in rounds; 1 large white potato; pinch of salt; pinch or branch of thyme; black pepper to taste; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 whole red pepper (unbroken)

Servings: persons

1
Wash beans.
2
Soak dried kidney beans for 2 hours in 2 cups of cold water.
3
Cook beans until they are beginning to get soft.
4
(You may pressure cook the beans for 15 minutes instead of soaking.) Stir well.
5
Add ham bone or pieces of ham (fat removed) and cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
6
(You may use beef instead of ham.)
7
Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Add carrots, onions, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
9
Simmer until everything is tender.
10
Stir often.
11
Add unbroken hot pepper.
12
Let simmer and avoid stirring. Pepper should not break in soup.
13
Serve warm with slices of whole wheat bread or hard dough bread or rolls.
14
Enjoy!

163

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* 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 c. red kidney beans (dried), 1 ham bone or 1 c. ham chunks, 1/2 c. carrots, cut in rounds, 1 large white potato, and more.

Yes, Red Kidney 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.

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Red Kidney Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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