BONNIE'S OLD-FASHIONED THICK WHITE BEAN SOUP

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This is how I make thick white bean soup for my family from scratch. It is easy to do, delicious, and the thick broth will have them coming back for seconds. Bake up some cornbread, and no one will leave the table hungry. Enjoy! This humble recipe is my own and so is the photo.

Provided by BonniE !

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hambone and 2 cups of chopped ham
1 pound of great northern white beans, picked over and rinsed
2 quarts of water
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large onions chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons chicken granules
1 cup diced canned or fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil to saute vegetables
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the beans with water, covered, in a large soup pot until tender. Use any method you wish. I just rinse the beans, place them in a large heavy pot with the ham bone, bring to a boil and simmer on the lowest setting until tender. (Low heat keeps the beans from falling apart) It takes about 4 hours. Do not add any salt until the beans are tender. Salt can make the beans tough.
  • 2. About two hours before the soup is ready, saute the vegetables in the olive oil until tender, adding the garlic the last two minutes. Add the tomatoes, and the sauteed vegetables to the soup. Add the thyme, black pepper, and chicken granules and the chopped ham.
  • 3. Peel the 2 large russet potatoes, diced small, and place in a small sauce pan. Ladle enough liquid from the beans to just cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer on low until they are done enough to mash. Mash the potatoes by hand until almost smooth, and then dump the mixture in the soup to thicken it. Stir, continue to simmer the soup, covered on very low heat. Adjust seasoning to your taste and serve. Enjoy!

Swastanani Karki
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also very affordable to make.


Fakii Mughal
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I've never made white bean soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The soup turned out delicious and my family loved it.


Ronilo Almacin
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This soup is perfect for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and it always gets rave reviews.


AiylaMarie Rae
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I'm not a fan of white beans, but I loved this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Mandisa Ngcobo
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mary Micallef
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Lukyamuzi Swaibu
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out watery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


omarzai uranus
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it more if it had a bit more spice.


azlinah abu bakar
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I still enjoyed this soup. The beans and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Rimon Hoque
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the soup and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


KING NINJA
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I've never been a fan of white bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup is so creamy and flavorful, and the ham and vegetables add a nice touch.


Ede Peter
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling, and it really warms you up.


Rifat Morshed
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a bit of spice with some cayenne pepper.


KHAN KI MEMES
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make, which is always a plus.


musharaf mahmood
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The soup is thick and creamy, with a rich and flavorful broth.


Ka Ko
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This soup is a true classic! The beans are cooked to perfection and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the ham and vegetables, which give the soup a hearty and satisfying flavor.


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