Best 7 Calico Bean Soup Recipes

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Calico bean soup, also known as cowboy bean soup, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Made with a variety of beans, vegetables, and spices, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out. With its colorful appearance and delicious taste, calico bean soup is a favorite among soup lovers everywhere. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a special dish to serve at a potluck, calico bean soup is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COUNTRY KITCHEN CALICO BEAN SOUP



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Yum! This soup couldn't be any easier to make! The hardest part is chopping the ham, onions, and celery...and how hard can that be? This is almost exactly like a soup which was served at a local Country Kitchen restaurant that closed several years ago. Enjoy!

Provided by trissann

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 cups water, or more to taste
2 cups chopped ham
1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup coarsely chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup dry black-eyed peas
⅓ cup dry kidney beans
⅓ cup dried pinto beans
⅓ cup dried navy beans
⅓ cup dry great Northern beans
⅓ cup dried large lima beans
⅓ cup dried baby lima beans
¼ cup ham soup base
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 ½ tablespoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Stir water, ham, tomatoes, onion, celery, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, great Northern beans, large lima beans, baby lima beans, ham base, liquid smoke, garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf together in a stock pot; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 2251.2 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

CALICO BEAN SOUP



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This is a great soup recipe for a cold winter day! Warms you inside and out. It is very hearty. If you love beans as much as I do you will definitely love this recipe. It is my husband's recipe. He makes about 10 prepared packages and presents them in decorative jars as gifts for Christmas.

Provided by Mona Barnes

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

Time 4h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup yellow split peas
⅓ cup green split peas
⅓ cup dried lima beans
⅓ cup dried pinto beans
⅓ cup dry kidney beans
⅓ cup dry great Northern beans
¼ cup dried minced onion
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
8 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 pounds smoked ham hocks

Steps:

  • To make Bean Soup Mix: Combine yellow split peas, green split peas, limas, pinto beans, kidney beans, great Northern beans, onion, bouillon granules, cumin and garlic powder. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
  • To make soup: Bring Bean Soup Mix and water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 1 hour.
  • Return pot to heat, stir in carrots and celery. Stir in ham hocks, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, until beans are tender, skimming fat as necessary.
  • Remove ham hocks from soup. Remove meat from bone, chop and return to soup. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 71.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEAN SOUP



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This very hearty soup is easy and can be adjusted depending on what meat bones you may have on hand. This is a great way to use up any left over roast from a previous meal. We used a bone from a leg of lamb and a beef rib roast originally cooked on the charcoal grill for a family holiday celebration, and the flavor was extraordinarily rich. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Jodi Noyes

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

Time 12h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
1 meaty beef roast bone
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups red wine
3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
water to cover

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in water overnight, rinse well and drain.
  • In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, meat bones, tomatoes, red wine, parsley, paprika, celery seed, bay leaves, seasoned salt, garlic powder, sugar, ground black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Add water to cover.
  • Cook on low setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until beans are tender. Remove the bones and strip and shred any meat from the bones. Discard the bones and return the meat to the slow cooker. Allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CALICO HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Calico Ham and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Time 5h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried bean mix, rinsed and drained,with stones removed
6 cups water
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
6 cups water
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Steps:

  • Combine beans and 6 cups water in large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Drain, discarding cooking water, and rinse beans.
  • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Cover.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours, or high 4-5 hours.
  • Discard bay leaves before serving.

CALICO BEAN SOUP MIX



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A mix that will work for a gift for any occasion, makes great soup to boot! Pair with Recipe #54124 posted by me also.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Pork

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons lima beans, large
3 tablespoons lima beans, small
3 tablespoons red kidney beans
3 tablespoons great northern beans
2 tablespoons split peas
2 tablespoons white beans, small
2 tablespoons lentils
2 tablespoons black-eyed peas
2 tablespoons pinto beans
2 tablespoons garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons navy beans
2 tablespoons black turtle beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped dried onion
1 teaspoon dried bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the soup mix, combine the beans and place in plastic bag.
  • Bags that are decorated for holidays can be found in craft shops.
  • Place the spices in a small plastic bag.
  • Very small ziplock bags can also be found in craft shops.

CALICO HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Great mixed bean soup with ham. You can sub a pound of any mixed beans along with the quarter pound of split peas in the recipe. It will all be fine. Stick to your ribs home cooking!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 8h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dry navy beans or 1/2 cup great northern bean
1/2 cup dry black beans or 1/2 cup kidney bean
1/2 cup dried lima beans
1/2 cup dry garbanzo beans
1/2 cup dried split peas
1/2 lb ham, cut into bite sized cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
12 cups water

Steps:

  • Sort through and rinse beans; drain.
  • In a large saucepan bring beans and splitpeas along with 6 cups of water to a boil.
  • Boil for 10 minutes, then drain, rinse, and drain again.
  • Place the drained beans in the crockpot along with the ham, onions, carrots, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and last 6 cups of water.
  • Cover crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning for salt and pepper if necessary.

CALICO BEAN SOUP



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This is a favorite with the whole family, and is requested a lot when the weather turns chilly.

Provided by Cate Agosta

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 can(s) green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, butter beans all drained
1 can(s) pork n beans not drained
4 slice bacon cooked and chopped
1 medium onion
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c ketchup
1/4 c prepared mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 2. Put all ingredients in cooking vessel,either crock pot or on the stove top, and stir. cook on low heat at least 2 hours
  • 3. Cook on low heat at least 2 hours

Tips:

  • Soak the calico beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup for added flavor and nutrition. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your soup to taste. Some good options include bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and garlic.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the beans or vegetables before adding them to the soup.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Calico bean soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give calico bean soup a try. `

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