Monday, October 14, 2019

Bean soup recipes

Bean soup recipes

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, 3 cups 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. Skim fat from soup. Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup. Discard bone.

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