Shaker Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Shaker Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry Great Northern beans; 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 celery stalks, diced; 2 carrots, shredded; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 1 1/2 c. finely shredded fresh spinach leaves

Servings: persons

1
Sort and rinse beans.
2
Place in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; cover with water and bring to a boil.
3
Boil 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
5
Drain beans and discard liquid.
6
In the same kettle, place ham bone or hocks, 3 quarts of water and beans. Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hours or until meat easily falls from the bone.
8
Remove bones from broth, trim off the meat and discard bones.
9
Add ham, onion, celery, carrots, salt, pepper and thyme.
10
Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until beans are tender.
11
Add tomatoes and brown sugar.
12
Cook for 10 minutes.
13
Just before serving, add spinach.

295

kcal

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. dry Great Northern beans, 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks, 1 large onion, chopped, 3 celery stalks, diced, and more.

Yes, Shaker 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!

Shaker Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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