Mrs Potter's 5 Star Bean Soup Recipe

Transform leftover ham bone or smoked ham hock into a hearty, flavorful, 5-star bean soup! This vintage recipe, inspired by "Cooking School Murders," is a family favorite, perfect for a chilly evening. A unique twist on classic bean soup, it's packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with deliciousness. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 373.1 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mrs Potter's 5 Star Bean Soup

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How to Make Mrs Potter's 5 Star Bean Soup

  1. Rinse beans thoroughly. Cover beans with 6 cups of boiling water. Soak overnight or bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
  2. Trim excess fat from ham bone/hock and render 2 tablespoons of ham fat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 20 minutes, until softened. Remove vegetables and set aside.
  4. Drain the soaked beans, reserving the soaking liquid. Add the beans and reserved liquid to the pot with the ham bone/hock and the remaining 5 cups of boiling water.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until beans are tender.
  6. Remove the ham bone/hock from the pot. Remove the meat from the bone, dice it, and set aside.
  7. Stir in the diced ham, sautéed vegetables, crushed tomatoes, and sliced sausages.
  8. Add the macaroni and simmer until the macaroni is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper (or other desired seasonings).
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

73 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

11g

Carbs

13g