Amish Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Amish Bean Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound dried navy beans; 8 cups water; 1 ham bone (about 1 pound); 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 bay leaves; Potato; 2 celery stalks chopped; 1 medium onion chopped; 2 carrots chopped; 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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

Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Bean Soup

1 pound dried navy beans
8 cups water
1 ham bone (about 1 pound)
2 cloves minced garlic
2 bay leaves
Potato
2 celery stalks chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Amish Bean Soup

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.
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.
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.
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.
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

Carbs

17g

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