My Sister’s Navy Bean Soup Recipe
Description: I’m shameless about scrounging a ham bone so I can make this soup! If the “donation” has been scraped pretty clean of meat, I’ll purchase a less expensive boneless dinner ham, use the center portion for dinner or a couple of breakfasts and run the ends through the food processor to supplement my soup.
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Recipe Category: Beans
Keywords: Winter, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Navy beans |
| 9 cups | Water |
| 1 | Ham bone |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 6-10 | Peppercorns |
| 3 | Bay leaves |
| 1 | Onion |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 113.6
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 574.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21.6g
- Fiber Content: 8.2g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 6.4g
Instructions:
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Thoroughly wash navy beans in cold water and discard any stones or shriveled beans.
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Place the washed beans into a large, heavy pot with fresh water; bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let stand for an hour to allow the beans to soak.
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After soaking, add the ham bone, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot.
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Cover the pot and simmer for 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Once the soup has simmered, remove the bay leaves and ham bone from the pot and allow them to cool enough to handle.
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In the meantime, use a potato masher to slightly mash the beans in the pot.
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Chop the onion and add it to the pot.
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Cut the meat off the ham bone and add it back to the pot.
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Adjust the seasonings to taste and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop.
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Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade Navy Bean Soup!
This hearty and comforting soup is perfect for chilly winter days, and with its quick preparation time of under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a bowl of warm and satisfying Navy Bean Soup! 🍲
