MINESTRONE SOUP WITH NAVY BEANS

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Number Of Ingredients 23

Navy Beans:
1 (1-pound) package navy beans dried
2 ham hocks
2 white onions small, quartered
8 cups water
* See note below.
* Part two.
1/2 cup onion minced
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or fat from bean stock
1 teaspoon basil dried, crushed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried crushed
2 teaspoons parsley minced fresh
6 cups bean stock (add water if needed)
2 cups sliced vegetables a mixture of carrots, turnips, green or wax beans, cabbage, tomatoes, and celery
1/2 cup macaroni or other pasta
1 cup navy beans cooked
Meat from 1 ham hock, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon water
Parmesan cheese Grated

Steps:

  • * Pick over, rinse, and soak beans overnight pour off soaking liquid. (In order to cook the same day, cover dry beans with boiling water soak 1 hour and drain.) In a large kettle combine beans, ham hocks, onions, and water. Cover kettle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans and ham are tender. Remove 4 cups of beans, 1 ham hock, and 1 cup liquid to use for Baked Beans with Ham Hock Use the remainder for the following soup. Note: One pound of dry beans will make 4 cups cooked beans. Soup:*Sauté onion and garlic in oil or fat for 5 minutes. Add basil, Italian herb seasoning, and parsley stir well. Add broth bring to boil. Add vegetables and cook 10 minutes, depending on vegetables used. Keep soup boiling add pasta, beans, and cubed ham. Simmer 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, and dry mustard dissolved in 1 tablespoon water. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve garnished with Parmesan cheese.

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Mukta Mukta
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef and it gave the soup a great flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great way to get some extra vege


md Shomon hossain
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. I used ground beef instead of Italian sausage and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it was a great way to get so


MD Khan ps
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I was so excited to try this soup and it did not disappoint! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and


Kawasaki H2r Lover
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's packed with flavor. I usually add some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it's a great way to get some extra


Asanda Shozi
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef and it gave the soup a great flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great way to get some extra vege


Ruth Mnisi
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. I used ground beef instead of Italian sausage and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it was a great way to get so


Oyebola Arikewuyo
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I was so excited to try this soup and it did not disappoint! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and


kemarion Bogues
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's packed with flavor. I usually add some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it's a great way to get some extra


Samantha Geraldon
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef and it gave the soup a great flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great way to get some extra vege


Pedro Moreno
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they all loved it. I used ground beef instead of Italian sausage and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it was a great way to get so


Umar Butt
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I was so excited to try this soup and it did not disappoint! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and


Sebit Bolis
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's packed with flavor. I usually add some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it's a great way to get some extra


Shana Marable
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef and it gave the soup a great flavor. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great way to get some extra vege


Musfika Akter
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and it was still very flavorful. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup and it was a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup agai