Seeking a comforting, hearty, and flavorful dish that can warm you up on a chilly day? Navy bean soup is the epitome of soulful cuisine, boasting a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic soup has stood the test of time, gaining popularity for its versatility, affordability, and ability to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to know to create a pot of navy bean soup that will impress your family and friends. We'll explore the nuances of selecting the right navy beans, the art of building a flavorful broth, and the perfect balance of seasonings to elevate this classic soup to a culinary masterpiece. Embark on this culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind creating a truly unforgettable navy bean soup experience.
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HEARTY NAVY BEAN SOUP
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
Time 2h15m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
NAVY BEAN SOUP
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
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.
NAVY BEAN SOUP
By Winslow. Make sure your beans are fresh and haven't been sitting in the cupboard for months. As they get older, they tend to not cook very well and it is difficult to make them get tender or done. Serve with cornbread and hot sauce if you like. Sometimes I add a little minced onion on the top for garnish.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Ham
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sort beans and place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and soak overnight. Or bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then cover, remove from heat and beans sit undisturbed for one hour.
- Drain bean water.
- Add remaining ingredients except celery and carrots to beans (including 7 cups water).
- Bring beans to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring and skimming occasionally.
- Adjust cooking time if needed until beans are soft and tender.
- Add carrots and celery and cook for about half an hour.
- Fish out the ham hock, and when cool enough to handle, remove its meat and add the meat back to the pot.
NAVY BEAN SOUP I
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
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
MY NAVY BEAN SOUP
A delicious rich and colorful soup. Good for a cool autumn evening.
Provided by Patty Long
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 4h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clean and sort the beans. Place them in a large bowl with water to cover and soak for 3 hours.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the beans and the chicken stock and allow to simmer.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is caramelized. Add this mixture to the pot.
- In the same skillet over medium high heat, saute the bacon for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is crisp. Drain the grease and add the bacon to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 995.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
MOM'S SIMPLE NAVY BEAN SOUP
Make and share this Mom's Simple Navy Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rockinred
Categories Beans
Time 4h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pick over the beans, removing any small stones or beans that just don't look "right".
- Cover the beans with water in a crockpot (this is usually 2-3 cups of water).
- Now put the remaining ingredients in a soup pot or crockpot and simmer for another few hours.
- Mom usually mashes a cup or two of the beans to thicken the soup, but you don't need to do this if you prefer a clear broth.
- Remove the ham hocks and carefully pick apart, removing the tiny bits of meat from the bones.
- Return the meat to the soup.
- Throw out the bones, gristle and skin from the ham hocks.
- If you've put the hocks in cheesecloth, it helps to keep the little bones that can resemble beans from making their way into the soup as the hocks tend to disintegrate during cooking.
- If the soup has cooled considerably, get the heat back up and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 18.7, Sugar 3.7, Protein 17.1
BEAN SOUP REAL NAVY BEAN SOUP
I have been making this soup for at least 25 years. I never change anything! Just follow the recipe and you cannot go wrong. This is a excellent soup for all seasons.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Lentil
Time 7h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put beans in a larger bowl covered with water and soak overnight. Make sure there is at least 3 inches of water covering the beans.
- After soaking overnight drain the beans and put into crock pot. Chop the onion, garlic and ham,add to crock. Put the smoked ham hocks in along with the Fresh Ground Pepper and bay leafs. Add the water making sure there is at least 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water covering the beans, ham hocks etc.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours. Remove the ham hocks and any fat that has cooked off the hocks! Put the ham off the hocks back in the pot, if you have a warm setting use that setting while you are separating the fat from the ham on the hocks.Serve hot.
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NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH SIRLOIN TIPS
For all you Navy Bean Soup lovers this is a must. Sirloin tips and great spices make this a soup that cannot be beat. Garnish with fresh parsley and cilantro.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, brown sirloin, celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
- Add wine, bay leaf, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, red pepper flakes, sugar, potatoes, and hot pepper sauce. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, and then reduce heat. Continue to cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is tender. Stir occasionally to keep meat from sticking to the pan.
- Stir in navy beans, and heat through. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 517.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
MY FAVORITE NAVY BEAN SOUP...SO EASY TO PREPARE!
This is a wonderful hearty soup, great for using leftover ham from the holidays. Note 1: For a richer-tasting stock, take half of the cooked beans and puree them with the metal blade of your food processor and then add them back to the soup. Note 2: You can soak the beans overnight to speed up the preparation process and omit cooking in the first step of the directions. This soup is comfort food at its best. You will love it. Don't let the number of Steps in the Directions divert you: I always try to make my preparation directions explicit and detailed...to make preparation easier, not more difficult!
Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO
Categories Beans
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash beans in a colander.
- Sort beans, discarding stones and blemished beans.
- Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain beans and return to saucepan.
- In food processor bowl fitted with slicing blade, slice carrots, celery and onion.
- Add carrot-vegetable mixture to beans in saucepan.
- Add 6 cups water.
- Bring mixture to a simmer over high heat.
- Replace slicing food processor blade with metal blade.
- Add ham (or bacon) and pulse until chopped.
- Add ham or bacon to saucepan.
- Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, about 1 and 1/2 hours.
- Add sugar, to taste.
- Add salt, white pepper, and pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Serve soup in heated bowls.
- If desired, add 1/2 t sour cream or creme fraice to top each serving, or.
- add dollop of sherry to each serving.
- Enjoy.
NAVY BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP
My family likes bean soup, so I came up with this hearty, hammed-up version. The leftovers freeze well for first-rate future meals. -Eleanor Mielke, Mitchell, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 9h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in water. Cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 9-10 hours. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
BEST EVER NAVY BEAN SOUP
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
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
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
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
INSTANT POT® NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP
A fairly traditional navy bean and ham soup with instructions for making in an Instant Pot® cooker. I use a package of Hurst's® navy beans for this recipe but feel free to use any dry navy beans.
Provided by StanDiego
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil; add carrot, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute mode.
- Stir chicken broth, beans, paprika, and thyme into the pot. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 34 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Select Cancel/Keep Warm when cooking is done. Release pressure for 10 minutes using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Move valve carefully to Venting and release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
- Unlock and remove lid; stir ham and tomatoes into the bean mixture. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1379.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
NAVY BEAN SOUP
Enjoy this hearty soup that comes loaded with navy beans and veggies and is made easily at home on a stovetop!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 2h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 8-quart Dutch oven, heat beans and water to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
- Stir in parsley. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Soak beans overnight: This helps to reduce cooking time and makes the beans more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beans, such as pinto beans, black beans, or kidney beans.
- Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor and nutrients to navy bean soup. Good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even ham broth.
- Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Navy bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and affordable meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover beans. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious pot of navy bean soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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