BONNIE'S OLD-FASHIONED THICK WHITE BEAN SOUP

BONNIE'S OLD-FASHIONED THICK WHITE BEAN SOUP image

This is how I make thick white bean soup for my family from scratch. It is easy to do, delicious, and the thick broth will have them coming back for seconds. Bake up some cornbread, and no one will leave the table hungry. Enjoy! This humble recipe is my own and so is the photo.

Provided by BonniE !

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 hambone and 2 cups of chopped ham
1 pound of great northern white beans, picked over and rinsed
2 quarts of water
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large onions chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons chicken granules
1 cup diced canned or fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil to saute vegetables
black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Cook the beans with water, covered, in a large soup pot until tender. Use any method you wish. I just rinse the beans, place them in a large heavy pot with the ham bone, bring to a boil and simmer on the lowest setting until tender. (Low heat keeps the beans from falling apart) It takes about 4 hours. Do not add any salt until the beans are tender. Salt can make the beans tough.
2. About two hours before the soup is ready, saute the vegetables in the olive oil until tender, adding the garlic the last two minutes. Add the tomatoes, and the sauteed vegetables to the soup. Add the thyme, black pepper, and chicken granules and the chopped ham.
3. Peel the 2 large russet potatoes, diced small, and place in a small sauce pan. Ladle enough liquid from the beans to just cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer on low until they are done enough to mash. Mash the potatoes by hand until almost smooth, and then dump the mixture in the soup to thicken it. Stir, continue to simmer the soup, covered on very low heat. Adjust seasoning to your taste and serve. Enjoy!

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Nirjon Sajib

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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.

David Demery

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This soup is delicious! The beans are cooked perfectly and the broth is flavorful. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste.

Regina Mafiri

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I was looking for a simple and hearty soup recipe and this one fit the bill. I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The beans were tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.

Dinia Makhubela

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had a can of white beans in my pantry and decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The soup is thick and creamy, and the flavors are well-balanced.

Oswald Templeton (OZ)

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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The beans are creamy and the broth is flavorful. I like to add a bit of diced ham or bacon to the soup for extra flavor.

Ranjan Thuyaju

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Bonnie's Old Fashioned Thick White Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. I added a bit of extra garlic and thyme, and used vegetable

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