Best 6 Homemade Navy Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of homemade navy bean soup, a classic culinary delight that warms both body and soul. With its creamy texture, hearty flavors, and budget-friendly ingredients, this humble dish has been a staple in kitchens for generations. Whether you prefer a traditional slow-cooked version simmering on the stovetop or a speedy variation crafted in an instant pot, this versatile soup has a recipe to satisfy every palate. Dive into a hearty Slow-Cooker Navy Bean Soup, where tender beans meld with aromatic vegetables in a rich broth, or whip up a lightning-fast Instant Pot Navy Bean Soup, perfect for busy weeknights. For a smoky twist, explore the enticing Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Navy Bean Soup, where smoky sausage and tender beans create a delectable harmony. And for those seeking a vegetarian delight, the scrumptious Vegetarian Navy Bean Soup brims with a symphony of vegetables, ensuring a satisfying and flavorful experience. No matter your preference, each recipe promises a comforting bowl of navy bean soup, ready to chase away the chill and spread warmth throughout your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MY NAVY BEAN SOUP



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A delicious rich and colorful soup. Good for a cool autumn evening.

Provided by Patty Long

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

Time 4h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
water to cover
7 cups chicken stock
½ cup margarine
4 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
½ pound bacon

Steps:

  • Clean and sort the beans. Place them in a large bowl with water to cover and soak for 3 hours.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the beans and the chicken stock and allow to simmer.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and onion and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is caramelized. Add this mixture to the pot.
  • In the same skillet over medium high heat, saute the bacon for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is crisp. Drain the grease and add the bacon to the pot. Continue to simmer the soup over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 995.9 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

NAVY BEAN SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound navy beans, picked over, rinsed and drained
10 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 large smoked ham hocks, about 1 1/2 pounds
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Butter for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes; remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for one hour. Drain and reserve. Tie the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine.
  • In a large soup pot or Dutch oven combine the beans, herb bundle, hocks, carrots, onions, and garlic with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover, and adjust the heat so the soup cooks at a gentle simmer. Cook until the beans and hock are completely tender, about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the hocks. Cool slightly. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into small cubes. Remove the herb bundle and discard.
  • Puree about 3 cups of the beans with a bit of the liquid in a blender. (For a smoother soup puree all the beans.) Stir the puree and diced meat into the soup. Heat the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt and pepper. To serve divide the soup among heated bowls. Place a small pat of butter on top each soup and serve.

HEARTY NAVY BEAN SOUP



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My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. -Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups (1-1/2 pounds) dried navy beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 meaty ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the tomatoes with juice, onion, ham hock, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add more water if necessary. Remove ham hock and let it stand until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside. (For a thicker soup, cool slightly, then puree beans in a food processor or blender and return to pan.) Return ham to soup and heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NAVY BEAN SOUP



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By Winslow. Make sure your beans are fresh and haven't been sitting in the cupboard for months. As they get older, they tend to not cook very well and it is difficult to make them get tender or done. Serve with cornbread and hot sauce if you like. Sometimes I add a little minced onion on the top for garnish.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Ham

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) bag dried navy beans
7 cups water
1 ham bone (for flavor)
2 cups diced ham
1/4 cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery

Steps:

  • Sort beans and place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and soak overnight. Or bring to a boil for 3 minutes, then cover, remove from heat and beans sit undisturbed for one hour.
  • Drain bean water.
  • Add remaining ingredients except celery and carrots to beans (including 7 cups water).
  • Bring beans to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 90 minutes, stirring and skimming occasionally.
  • Adjust cooking time if needed until beans are soft and tender.
  • Add carrots and celery and cook for about half an hour.
  • Fish out the ham hock, and when cool enough to handle, remove its meat and add the meat back to the pot.

HOMEMADE NAVY BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Homemade Navy Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shelli

Categories     Weeknight

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups navy beans, soaked overnight
2 smoked pork hocks or 1 ham bone
1 small diced onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced potato
enough water, to cover all ingredients in the pan

Steps:

  • Cook pork hocks or ham bone and the onion for one hour in enough water to cover the bones.
  • Add beans, salt, pepper and sugar and more water to keep all ingredients covered.
  • Cook 1 hour or till beans are soft.
  • Add carrots and celery, cook for 30 minutes.
  • Add potatoes and cook 30 more minutes.
  • Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

NAVY BEAN SOUP



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My kids can't resist their grandmother's bean soup. A touch of nutmeg sets it apart from all other kinds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
8 cups water
1-1/2 to 2 pounds smoked ham hocks
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bay leaf
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. Return beans to Dutch oven; add the water, ham hocks, onion, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender., Add the carrots, celery and potato flakes; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf. Set side ham hocks until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to Dutch oven; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Navy beans are the classic choice for this soup, but you can also use other small white beans, such as Great Northern beans or Cannellini beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, 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 flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even ham broth. If you're using a low-sodium broth, you may want to add a little salt to taste.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the soup. Common vegetables used in navy bean soup include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. You can also add other vegetables, such as potatoes, turnips, or parsnips.
  • Season the soup: Be sure to season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Common seasonings used in navy bean soup include bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 1 hour: This will allow the flavors to meld and the beans to become tender. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the soup with a garnish: A simple garnish, such as chopped parsley or crumbled bacon, can add a touch of elegance to the soup.

Conclusion:

Navy bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive soup to make, which is a bonus. If you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup to add to your repertoire, navy bean soup is a great option.

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