Best 6 Best Ever Navy Bean Soup Recipes

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Embrace the simple yet comforting flavors of navy beans and create a culinary masterpiece with our guide to the "Best Ever Navy Bean Soup." This humble dish, a testament to the power of simple ingredients, is a symphony of textures and flavors that will warm your soul and fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Whether you prefer a classic, hearty soup or a modern take with unexpected twists, we've got you covered. Dive into a world of culinary possibilities and discover the perfect recipe to elevate your next meal. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and discover the ultimate navy bean soup experience!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST NAVY BEAN SOUP RECIPE



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Navy Bean Soup with Ham is a slow cooked delicious meal. With rich flavor it's an easy to make, affordable meal that tastes even better on day two! This soup recipe has big meaty flavor from the ham and creaminess with perfectly cooked beans.

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Soups and Stews

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound package dried beans Navy or Great Northerns Beans
1 yellow onion (chopped)
3 carrots (chopped)
3 stalks celery (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 ham bone
2 cups chopped ham (optional)
8 cups water
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste (salt if needed at the end of cooking when the beans are completely tender.)
juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Pick thru the beans, checking for small rocks, blemished beans, etc and remove.
  • Prepare the beans by following product directions by either soaking the beans overnight, or using the quick soak directions. Set aside.
  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot, season with the black pepper & red pepper flakes & sauté until tender, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the bay leaf, ham bone, diced ham (if using) and beans to the pot & add enough water to cover the beans and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed and cook until the beans are tender.
  • When the beans are tender, taste for seasoning. You may need to add a teaspoon or two of salt.
  • You can also remove the hambone and pick the meat off it and add the meat back to the soup. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • When you turn off the heat add in the lemon juice & parsley, mix well and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 413 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

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

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 WITH HAM



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Use smoked ham hocks to add hearty flavor to a navy bean soup made from scratch.

Provided by jerry_smart

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

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dry navy beans - picked over, rinsed, and drained
10 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large smoked ham hocks
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
8 cups cold water
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place navy beans into a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans.
  • Use a small piece of kitchen twine to tie parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf into a small bundle. Place soaked beans, herb bundle, ham hocks, carrot, onion, and garlic into a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Pour 8 cups cold water over ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans and ham hocks are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn off heat; remove ham hocks and let cool. When they are cool enough to handle, remove meat from the bones, discarding the bones, fat, and skin. Chop ham into small cubes. Remove and discard herb bundle.
  • Transfer about 3 cups cooked beans along with some cooking liquid into a blender; puree beans. Pour pureed beans back into soup, add cooked ham, and bring back to a simmer over medium heat. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 15.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

HEARTY NAVY BEAN SOUP



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My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. -Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups (1-1/2 pounds) dried navy beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 meaty ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the tomatoes with juice, onion, ham hock, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add more water if necessary. Remove ham hock and let it stand until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside. (For a thicker soup, cool slightly, then puree beans in a food processor or blender and return to pan.) Return ham to soup and heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLY THE BEST HAM & NAVY BEAN SOUP



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A combination of different recipes. I couldn't find any one recipe that tasted the way I like bean soup. Try it you will like it.

Provided by draitz

Categories     Beans

Time 23m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb navy beans
7 cups chicken broth
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 ham hocks
1 cup ham, chunks
1 onion, diced
1 -2 carrot, diced
1 -2 stalk celery, diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 -12 peppercorns, in a teaball stainer
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort out navy beans.
  • In a crock pot cover beans with 4 cups of chicken broth and soak overnight.
  • Next day: Do not drain off broth.
  • Add 2 more cups of chicken broth.
  • Add remaining ingredients .
  • Cook on high 3 to 4 hours until ham hocks become tender.
  • Remove meat from hocks and cut into small pieces,return to mixture.
  • Continue cooking on low for another 6 to 8 hours.
  • You may have to add additional chicken broth if soup too thick. If too thin add instant potatoes.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Add some herbs and spices: This will help to give the soup a more complex flavor. Some good options include bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
  • Don't overcook the beans: Overcooked beans will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them until they are just tender, about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Some good options include crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Conclusion:

Navy bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and affordable meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of navy bean soup that your whole family will enjoy.

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