Amish Bean Soup Recipe

Warm your heart and soul with this hearty Amish Bean Soup, a Wisconsin tradition perfect for chilly evenings! This simple recipe uses humble ingredients to create a deeply flavorful and satisfying soup that's perfect for beginner cooks and busy weeknights. Imagine the rich aroma of ham bone simmering with tender beans and vegetables – pure comfort in a bowl! Get ready for a taste of true Wisconsin warmth.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 240 mins
Calories 274.8 kcal
Protein 33g
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Ingredients for Amish Bean Soup

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How to Make Amish Bean Soup

  1. Rinse 1 pound of dried navy beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  2. Add 1 ham bone (about 1 pound), 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 bay leaves to the beans. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours, or until the beans are almost tender.
  3. Add 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer for another hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove the ham bone from the soup. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat, discarding the bone. Dice the ham and add it back to the soup.
  5. Reheat the soup gently, almost to a boil. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

0g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amish Bean Soup?

Amish Bean Soup takes about 270 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 240 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amish Bean Soup?

Amish Bean Soup has approximately 274.8 calories per serving, with about 33 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amish Bean Soup?

The key ingredients for Amish Bean Soup are Dried Navy Beans, Water, Ham Bone, Garlic Clove, Bay Leaf, Potato. See the full list with measurements above.

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