Ultimate Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Ultimate Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs dried navy beans; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 9 cups chopped leeks; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 12 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 12 medium celery ribs, chopped; 9 cups water; 6 cups rich chicken broth; 6 cups whipping cream; 9 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons dried marjoram, crumbled; 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg; salt & freshly ground black pepper; snipped fresh chives or minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs dried navy beans
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
9 cups chopped leeks
6 garlic cloves, minced
12 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
12 medium celery ribs, chopped
9 cups water
6 cups rich chicken broth
6 cups whipping cream
9 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons dried marjoram, crumbled
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
snipped fresh chives or minced fresh parsley, for garnish

1
Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight; drain well.
2
Melt butter with oil in large saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Add leeks and garlic and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
4
Stir in beans, carrots and celery; add water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
6
Puree bean mixture in blender or processor, in batches if necessary, until very smooth.
7
Press through sieve into tureen.
8
Stir in stock, cream, vinegar, marjarom and nutmeg.
9
Season well with salt and pepper.
10
Refrigerate until well chilled.
11
Top with chives and parsley and serve.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs dried navy beans, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 9 cups chopped leeks, and more.

Yes, Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Bean Soup

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