Navy Bean-Butternut Squash Soup 🍲
Description: Dive into the comforting embrace of this hearty Navy Bean-Butternut Squash Soup, a soul-warming concoction perfect for chilly winter evenings or as a delightful addition to your potluck spread. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire.
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Navy beans |
| 2 | Butternut squash |
| 2 | Chicken broth |
| 1 | Ham bone |
| 2 1/2 | Cups water |
| 1 | Onion |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 112.4
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 320.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.4g
- Fiber: 6.1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 5.7g
Instructions:
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Begin by placing the navy beans in a large Dutch oven and covering them with water, ensuring they are submerged by at least 2 inches.
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Bring the beans to a vigorous boil and allow them to cook for 2 minutes to kickstart the softening process.
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Remove the pot from the heat, cover it, and allow the beans to soak for 1 hour, allowing them to swell and soften.
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After the soaking period, drain out all the soaking liquid from the beans.
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Into the pot containing the soaked beans, add the chicken broth, water, ham bone, peeled and diced butternut squash, and chopped onion. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
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Return the pot to the stove and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the navy beans are tender and creamy.
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Carefully remove the ham bone from the soup, making sure to extract any meaty bits clinging to it.
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Using a potato masher, partially mash the soup to achieve a thick, rustic texture, leaving some chunks of butternut squash and beans intact for added texture.
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Retrieve the meat from the ham bone, cutting it into bite-sized chunks, and return it to the soup, allowing it to heat through.
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Once the soup is piping hot and the flavors have melded beautifully, it’s ready to be ladled into bowls and served hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
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Any remaining ham bone can be discarded, leaving behind a pot of flavorful, nourishing Navy Bean-Butternut Squash Soup that is sure to warm both body and soul.
Whether enjoyed as a wholesome weeknight dinner or shared with friends and family at a winter gathering, this delightful soup is guaranteed to be a hit, offering a comforting taste of home in every spoonful.
