BASIC BEAN SOUP

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This is a simple, basic bean soup. It's very easy to assemble, and it tastes great, too! Try adding other vegetables, if desired.

Provided by Chris Davis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dry great Northern beans
8 cups water
12 baby carrots
1 cup chopped onion
½ pound chopped ham
¼ cup ketchup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.
  • In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 380.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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