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.

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


SECURITY SKILLS
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I love the addition of the spices in this soup. It gives it a nice depth of flavor.


Saith Waseem
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Ramprakash Kalme
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's so quick and easy to make.


Victoria Addison
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Lucky Mlaba
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very satisfying.


Katy Chihaia
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Arham
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


young reezy
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This soup is delicious and so comforting on a cold day. I especially love the addition of the squash.


Uket Queenvera
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover navy beans. I also like to add a bit of chopped kale or spinach for extra nutrition.


Marissa Mendoza
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This soup was a hit with my family! It was hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I used a slow cooker, which made it even more convenient.