Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with this collection of 15 exceptional bean, beer, and ham soup recipes. From classic to contemporary, these recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences, ensuring there's something to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or are looking to explore innovative flavor combinations, this compilation has you covered. Discover the perfect soup to warm your soul on a chilly day or elevate your next gathering with friends and family.
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15 BEAN AND HAM SOUP
This delicious soup is an upgrade to your typical pot of beans. It punches up the flavor with 15 types of beans, smoky ham, and layers of unique ingredients that will warm your soul on a chilly night. Serve it with homemade cornbread for a hearty, healthy, low fat, protein packed dinner. If you're family likes mildly spicy foods, try Hurst Cajun 15 Bean Blend for this recipe.
Provided by Faux Chef Lael
Time 4h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Notes before you begin: Sort through your beans carefully and discard any small stones or debris, and any damaged beans. Rinse the beans with cool water. You have two options for preparing your beans before you cook them. You can either 1) soak them overnight in cold water, or 2) cover the beans with water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover the beans and let rest for 70 minutes in the hot water. Drain the beans and add them to a large stock pot. Now your beans are ready to use.
- To your stock pot and beans, add the ham bone, chopped ham, bacon bits, half the onion, half the celery, half the carrots, and enough broth to cover 2 inches over the beans. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley, rosemary.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2.5 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed to keep beans covered.
- Remove the ham bone. Add diced tomatoes and chillies, vegetable juice, and remaining vegetables. Continue to simmer for 1 hour. Add more broth as needed.
- Add the seasoning packet that came with the dry beans. Add lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes while you make cornbread, rice, or other side dishes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- TIPS: It is important that you don't add acidic ingredients such as tomatoes or lemon juice until the end of the cooking process as noted above. Acid tends to affect cooking times and can make beans tough and chewy.
- Beans contain a natural sugar called Riffanose that is not digestible by the human body and can cause excess gas. One way to cut down on the gas is to cook a large, peeled potato with your beans for at least one hour. I cut the potato in half and add it during the first hour of cooking. Be sure to take it out and discard it. Eating it can make you sick to your stomach, as the potato absorbs a large percentage of the Riffanose.
- Finally, it's important to note that it takes several hours for the flavor of this soup to properly develop, so resist the urge to taste it until the last 30 minutes. Definitely do not add salt until the end because it tends to get saltier as the broth cooks out. If you find it to be too salty, add hot water. As with any soup or stew, the flavor is best the next day, so feel free to make ahead. This soup can be made in the crock pot, using a full 8 hours cooking time. It freezes well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 2347.2, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 21.6
THE BEST BEAN AND HAM SOUP
I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. I serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 10h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the soaked beans into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 30 minutes. Drain. Add the ham bone, ham, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, vegetable juice, and vegetable broth. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Pour in enough of the chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed throughout the day. Remove the ham bone and season with salt if needed. Continue to simmer for a couple more hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1105.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
HAM AND 15 BEAN SOUP
This recipe is a combination of two different bean soup recipes. I always use the quickcooking method to soak my beans since I have very little patience, but over-night soaking probably leaves the beans with a slightly better texture.
Provided by GotBoxer
Categories Beans
Time 3h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight or by the "quicksoak method" as listed on the back of most bags of beans.
- Drain the beans and place in large pot with 2 quarts of water.
- Add the ham hock and bacon and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 1/2 hours add water as necessary.
- Remove hamhock and shred meat from the bone, returning meat to the pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for another 45-60 min or until beans are cooked to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 58.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans for a more flavorful soup. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
- Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a good quality beer for the soup. A dark beer will give the soup a richer flavor, while a lighter beer will make the soup more refreshing.
- Don't skimp on the ham. Use a good quality ham for the best flavor. You can use leftover ham, or you can buy a ham steak or ham hock.
- Add some vegetables to the soup for added flavor and nutrition. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You may also want to add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Bean, Beer, and Ham Soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
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