Best Country Bean Soup Recipes

COUNTRY BEAN, BEEF AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Spray inside of a large size dutch oven pot with non stick cooking spray; add ground beef.
• Cook beef over medium heat until it's crumbly and no longer pink.
• Add beef broth, tomatoes, onion, thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil over high heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Add cabbage and beans, turn heat up to high and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf and serve.

COUNTRY KITCHEN CALICO BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Stir water, ham, tomatoes, onion, celery, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans, great Northern beans, large lima beans, baby lima beans, ham base, liquid smoke, garlic powder, black pepper, and bay leaf together in a stock pot; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

COUNTRY LIMA BEAN AND CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In large slow cooker, combine beans, broth, onion, marjoram, garlic, red pepper, salt, pepper and cabbage. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 10 to 11 hours.

COUNTRY HAM & BEAN SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• 1. Place dried beans in a LARGE pot and pick through to check for stones. Rinse beans, drain and add water to cover by at least 2 inches. Soak at least 8 hours or overnight.
• 2. After soaking, drain beans, rinse, drain again and add 2 quarts water**, flavoring packet (that comes with beans) and 2 envelopes of ham flavoring. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Note: you may have to add more water during this step to make sure beans are covered with liquid.) ** OR, INSTEAD OF PLAIN WATER, PLACE A HAM BONE IN A LARGE DUTCH OVEN AND ADD WATER TO COVER HALF OF BONE. ADD 2 BAY LEAVES AND A SLICED ONION TO THE POT. BRING TO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT. COVER AND SIMMER FOR 1 TO 2 HOURS. REMOVE BONE AND STRAIN BROTH. USE THIS BROTH INSTEAD OF PLAIN WATER. Take any meat off of the bone and add to soup with the rest of the meat as mentioned in Step 3.
• 3. After simmering for 1 hour, add onion, carrot, potato, ham, sausage, bay leaves and 2 more envelopes ham flavoring to pot. Simmer an additional 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring often, until beans are soft and begin to break apart.
• 4. Add chicken broth (enough to make desired consistency) and quick cooking barley (and more ham flavoring if needed). Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until barley is cooked.
• 5. Serve with salad and crusty bread.
• 6. FREEZES WELL!!

COUNTRY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Sort beans, peas and lentils; combine in a large bowl. Divide into four equal batches, 2 cups each. Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches., To make one batch of soup: Rinse bean mixture with cold water. Place in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse bean mixture, discarding liquid. Return bean mixture to pan; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham hock; cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to pan. Heat through.

COUNTRY BEAN SOUP W/ SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a wide 8 quart pot or dutch oven, heat 2 tbls. oil until hot.
• Stir in garlic, onions, carrots, thyme and rosemary.
• Saute until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in broth, 4 cups water, cabbage, lima beans, and sausage.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer , partially covered, for 45-55 minutes or until beans are tender.
• Stir in potato and macaroni.
• Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minuted or until cooked through.
• Season to taste.

COUNTRY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash beans and place in large kettle.
• Cover with water and soak overnight.
• Drain beans.
• Add water and ham or pork hocks.
• Bring to a boil and simmer slowly at least 3 hours.
• Add remaining ingredients and simmer one hour.
• Remove bones and any large pieces of fat and if there are large chunks of meat, shred them and return them to the pot.

COUNTRY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat, 3 minutes or until crisp; drain. Add onion; cook 3 minutes or until soft. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, olives, pepper, beans, and diced tomatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.

OLD COUNTRY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Combine carrots, onion, ham hock, pepper, bay leaf, and 6 cups water in saucepot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1 hour. Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham hock: discard skin and bone. Cut up meat and return to saucepot. Stir undrained beans and tomato paste into soup: simmer 15 minutes longer. In a small bowl, mix sour cream with about 1/2 cup of the hot soup. Taste: add salt if needed.

COUNTRY BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the beans in a 4 quart pot. Add enough water to cover beans. Soak overnight. Drain the beans; return them to the pot. Add 6 cups of water. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 1 hour until beans are tender. Drain and set aside. In same pot cook the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, and carrots in oil and butter for 5 minutes. Add the beans, broth, bay leaf, thyme, pasta and cabbage, if using. Bring to boil. Reduce heat simmer for 12 - 15 min or until pasta is done. Remove the bay leaf. Season with S & P is desired.