Our Familys Navy Bean Soup Recipes

BEST EVER NAVY BEAN SOUP

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This is my easiest soup and so good. Of all the soups I make, my family says it's my best! The preparation seems lengthy but it's just a matter of getting the beans into water at bedtime and simmering everything for a few hours the next day!

Provided by 5 OClock Somewhere

Categories Ham

Time P1DT3h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups dried navy beans (white beans)
8 cups water
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped (slice the leaves into it too)
1 ham, bone & leftovers
4 slices bacon, cut up
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme (optional)

Steps:

Pick over and wash beans. Soak overnight in water in large cooking kettle. In morning, add onions, garlic, celery and ham bone. Put kettle on medium heat, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 3-4 hours More water may be needed but should be quite thick. Taste soup and season: salt needed will depend on ham bone's contribution.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 917.6, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 17.7

NAVY BEAN SOUP I

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A hearty soup that will warm you on a cold night.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 4h25m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
6 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ pound chopped ham
1 cube chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

Combine beans, water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, ham, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.
Add additional water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 878.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

NAVY BEAN SOUP

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein.