Navy Bean Soup Recipe

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My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.

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Navy Bean Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 70 min.
  • Yield: 14 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup mashed potato flakes

Directions

  • Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened.
  • Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add the water, ham hocks, onion, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  • Add the carrots, celery and potato flakes; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Set side ham hocks until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to Dutch oven; heat through. Yield: 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 296 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 322 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Navy Bean Soup in Country Pork , p38

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Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by keke5

delicious and hearty


Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2011 by Mistymindy

This was the best bean soup we have ever eaten!


Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by deltatoolgirl

Very flavorful soup and easy to make! I can't wait to make it again! It was delicious!

 
 
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