Best 8 Navy Bean Squash Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes have the power to transport one to a cozy kitchen with the aroma of warmth and comfort like a savory bowl of navy bean squash soup. This delectable soup is not only a symphony of flavors but also a journey into the bountiful harvest of nature. Whether you're a novice cook seeking a beginner-friendly recipe or an experienced chef in search of culinary inspiration, this article will guide you through the enticing world of navy bean squash soup. Discover the secrets to creating a smooth, velvety soup with just the right balance of sweetness from the squash, heartiness from the beans, and a touch of savory spices.

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

NAVY BEAN SQUASH SOUP



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On a chilly day, what could be more comforting than a pot of this homemade soup simmering on the stove? The mix of ham, beans ans squash is such a hearty combination, you'll savor every steamy spoonful.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 12-14 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dried navy beans
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 meaty ham bone
2 to 2-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups)
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; 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 hour., Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. Add the broth, water, ham bone, squash, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beans are tender. , Remove ham bone. Mash the soup mixture, leaving some chunks if desired. remove ham from bone; cut into chunks. Discard bone and fat. Return meat to the soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

NAVY BEAN-BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Make and share this Navy Bean-Butternut Squash Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beans

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dry navy beans, sorted and rinsed
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups water
1 meaty ham bone
2 1/2 lbs butternut squash, peeled,seeded,and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put beans in a large Dutch oven and add water to cover by 2 inches.
  • Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes.
  • Remove pot from the heat.
  • Cover and let beans sit for 1 hour.
  • Drain out all the liquid.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, ham bone, squash, onion, salt, and pepper to the pot with the beans in it.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 3/4 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Take out the ham bone.
  • Mash the soup with a potato masher, leaving some chunks if desired.
  • Remove ham from the bone; cut the meat into chunks and return to the soup; heat until warm enough to serve.
  • Discard ham bone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 320.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 3, Protein 5.7

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound dried borlotti (cranberry or October) beans
8 cups water
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups rustic or sourdough bread cubes (1/2-inch, crusts removed)
3 unpeeled garlic cloves, smashed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced (1/2-inch) onion
1 cup diced (1/2-inch) carrots
1 cup sliced celery (stalks cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch slices)
1 cup diced (1/2-inch) parsnip
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 firmly packed tablespoons sliced fresh sage leaves
3 cups peeled and diced (1/2-inch) butternut squash
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight, or for at least 6 hours, in enough cold water to cover. Drain and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until almost tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and cook 10 more minutes.
  • Make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cubes to a large bowl and toss with the garlic, salt, pepper, oil, and sage. Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a second large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, parsnip, garlic, and sage, and cook until the vegetables have softened but are not colored, about 10 minutes. Add the squash and cook for 10 more minutes. Season with the remaining tablespoon of salt, and the black and Aleppo peppers. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Spoon 1 cup of the cooked beans along with 1/4 cup of their cooking liquid into a blender and puree until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the puree into the pan with the vegetables. Add the whole beans with their cooking liquid, the bay leaves, and honey, and simmer until the vegetables are completely tender, about 10 more minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if desired.
  • Serve the soup in warm bowls, topped with the croutons.

CUBAN NAVY BEAN SOUP



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This recipe belongs to my Aunt Rose. She was a neighbor friend of my mothers and taught Mom to make this soup 40 years ago. Somewhere along the way I learned to make it too. Warm and hearty, a fairly healthy soup.

Provided by Bitsie

Categories     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup navy beans, soaked
2 1/2 quarts water
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 medium potato, diced
saffron thread
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup cabbage, shredded
1 cup butternut squash, diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain beans, combine with water& bay leaf& simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add additional water if necessary.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil& cook garlic& onions 6 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes& cook for 10 minutes.
  • When beans are tender, add tomato mixture, potato, saffron, salt, pepper, cumin, cabbage& squash& cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Add more water and stir as necessary.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 67.4, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 3.3

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

BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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A hearty winter soup with beautiful color, subtle flavors, and velvety texture.

Provided by Mo Hanan

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Butternut Squash Soup Recipes

Time 9h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound dried Great Northern beans
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 large bay leaves
2 quarts water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
2 cups chopped carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
1 (12 ounce) package pre-cooked chicken sausage, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add bay leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix beans, water, and bouillon into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir squash, carrots, celery, salt, black pepper, white pepper, ginger, and allspice into broth mixture; simmer until squash and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves from broth mixture and discard. Scoop 2 to 3 cups of vegetable-bean mixture using a slotted spoon from broth; blend broth and remaining vegetable-bean mixture using a hand blender until smooth. Return the vegetable-bean mixture to broth mixture and stir in sausage. Simmer soup until sausage is cooked through, 5 to 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1446.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 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

WHITE BEAN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP



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Yield makes 2 quarts; 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried white beans (such as cannellini, haricot blanc, or navy beans)
3 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil or duck fat
2 onions, sliced thin
3 or 4 sage leaves
1 bay leaf
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt

Steps:

  • Soak in 4 cups water overnight: 1 cup dried white beans (such as cannellini, haricot blanc, or navy beans).
  • Drain and put in a large pot with: 3 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, and simmer until the beans are tender. Start checking after 45 minutes. Season to taste when cooked.
  • Heat in a heavy-bottomed pot: 2 tablespoons olive oil or duck fat.
  • Add: 2 onions, sliced thin, 3 or 4 sage leaves, 1 bay leaf.
  • Cook over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, Salt.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Drain the beans and add 6 cups of their cooking liquid to the squash and onions. Cook at a simmer until the squash starts to become tender. Add the beans and keep cooking until the squash is very soft. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot soup over thickly sliced country-style or levain bread that has been brushed with duck fat or olive oil and toasted until crisp and golden brown.
  • Use other varieties of winter squash: Delicata, acorn, kabocha, French pumpkin.

Tips:

  • Choose the right kind of squash. For this soup, butternut squash or acorn squash are both excellent choices. They have a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs well with the beans and spices.
  • Roast the squash before adding it to the soup. Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and gives the soup a richer flavor. You can roast the squash in the oven or on a grill.
  • Don't overcook the beans. Navy beans are a relatively small bean, so they don't take long to cook. Overcooking them will make them mushy.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good one. If you don't have time to make your own, there are many good quality vegetable broths available at the store.
  • Season the soup to taste. Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.

Conclusion:

This navy bean and squash soup is a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and nutritious soup, give this one a try.

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