Neighborhood Bean Soup Recipe

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Meet the Cook: Even though I'm single, I make multiple servings of everything - as reflected in the name of my soup! Actually, that tendency's helped me get to know my neighbors. The local ladies have "adopted" me. They always volunteer to be my guinea pigs whenever I try out a new recipe or two. -Cheryl Trowbridge, Windsor, Ontario

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Neighborhood Bean Soup Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 2-1/4 hours
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried great northern beans
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried savory
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened.
  • Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add broth, water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until tender; add to soup. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until beans are tender.
  • Remove ham bone; cool slightly. Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup. Discard bone. Skim fat from soup. Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 203 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 1,001 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Neighborhood Bean Soup in Country Woman January/February 1998, p29

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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2012 by bjsilve0

My other half says it is the BEST I or he has EVER made.


Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2012 by justmbeth

Great bean soup recipe. It took time (what bean soup doesn't???) so I cooked in advance when I had time over the weekend.


Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2012 by Judka

Takes time to make but is so delicious and filling.


Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by darelyn

This is a great recipe... the whole family loves it! It takes me back to grandma's house.


Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2011 by lbraden

One of my husband's all time favorites. Easy to make and perfect every time. Filling comfort food at it's best.

 
 
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