This hearty Emily’s Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a robust blend of seven different beans, including navy, kidney, and lima, slow-simmered with savory ham bones, fresh vegetables, and herbs. The result is a thick, creamy broth packed with protein and fiber, offering a deep, savory flavor that improves as it sits. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this rustic stew warms the soul and provides a satisfying, home-style meal that feels both nostalgic and nourishing. Serve with crusty bread for a complete dinner.
Emily’S Bean Soup
Description
This hearty Emily's Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It features a robust blend of seven different beans, including navy, kidney, and lima, slow-simmered with savory ham bones, fresh vegetables, and herbs. The result is a thick, creamy broth packed with protein and fiber, offering a deep, savory flavor that improves as it sits. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, this rustic stew warms the soul and provides a satisfying, home-style meal that feels both nostalgic and nourishing. Serve with crusty bread for a complete dinner.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse all dried beans thoroughly under cold water and discard any stones or debris.
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Place rinsed beans in a large bowl and cover with at least 3 inches of cold water; let soak for 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then transfer them to a large 8-quart stockpot.
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Add the ham bone, bay leaves, and 3 quarts of fresh water to the pot with the beans.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour to infuse flavor.
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Meanwhile, chop the onion, celery, and carrots; mince the garlic cloves.
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After 1 hour, add the chopped vegetables, tomato paste, thyme, mustard, red pepper, and bouillon cubes to the pot.
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Stir in the quartered tomatoes with their liquid.
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Cover and continue to simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until all beans are tender.
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Remove the ham bone; shred any meat off the bone and return it to the pot, discarding the bone and bay leaves.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Sprinkle with dried chives and parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 415.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.2g39%
- Saturated Fat 15.4g77%
- Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
- Sodium 202.2mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 36.9g13%
- Dietary Fiber 13.5g54%
- Sugars 5.6g
- Protein 13.4g27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.