Navy Bean Squash Soup

Name: Navy Bean Squash Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 pound dried navy beans; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 meaty ham bone; 2 to 2-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups); 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

On a chilly day, what could be more comforting than a pot of this homemade soup simmering on the stove? The mix of ham, beans ans squash is such a hearty combination, you'll savor every steamy spoonful.

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 meaty ham bone
2 to 2-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; 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 hour.
Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. Add the broth, water, ham bone, squash, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beans are tender.
Remove ham bone. Mash the soup mixture, leaving some chunks if desired. remove ham from bone; cut into chunks. Discard bone and fat. Return meat to the soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 163 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 214mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Navy Bean Squash Soup in Country Woman September/October 2000

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cathycooking

Jan 20, 2014

Wonderful flavor. The butternut squash gives it a hint of sweetness. Soup was quick and easy to make and very filling. Will definately make it again.
donnamaehaynes

Jan 25, 2013

We loved this soup!!! Delicous!!!!
contrarywife

Dec 10, 2012

Fantastic soup. Sometimes simple is best. I was surprised how flavorful this soup was, and the butternut squash makes it beautiful too. I used great northern beans instead of the navy beans.
pettman

Dec 28, 2011

Wow,it started out for supper but was ready by noon and will gone by supper.The only change was added some mashed potatoes left overs in.
halfstaple

Jan 3, 2010

The taste was wonderful, but I had to add more liquid while it cooking to keep it from getting to dry. Other than that, it was perfect. Next time I will start when more broth.