World'S Best Bean Soup Recipe

Name: World'S Best Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry 18 bean soup mix; 2 quarts water; 1 ham hock; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 chili powder; 1 pint tomatoes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1
Wash the beans and place in a Dutch oven.
2
Cover with water and soak overnight.
3
Drain the beans and add the water, ham hock, salt and pepper.
4
Cover and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours until beans are tender.
6
Add the remaining ingredients.
7
Simmer 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove ham hock from the soup.
9
Remove from bone, chop and return meat to the soup.
10
Serve with your favorite homemade bread.

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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: 2 cups dry 18 bean soup mix, 2 quarts water, 1 ham hock, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, World'S Best 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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World'S Best Bean Soup

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