PROVENCAL BEAN SOUP

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-Jan Marto, Algoma, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 16-18 servings (about 4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried navy beans
3 medium leeks (white part only), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
9 cups water
1 smoked boneless ham or pork shoulder (about 2 pounds), cubed
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium turnips, peeled and cubed
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups shredded fresh kale
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley

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; set beans aside. In the same pan, saute the leeks, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the water, ham, cloves, bay leaves, thyme, salt, pepper and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours or until the beans are almost tender., Add carrots, turnips, potatoes, kale and parsley. Cover and simmer 25-35 minutes longer or until the beans and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves and cloves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Torbi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


Jeffrey Debbie Saylor
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I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This soup is definitely a keeper!


Narsing Sonawane
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal.


At Your Door Moves
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mande Man
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the beans are cooked perfectly.


ndugwa umar
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I actually really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great and the beans were cooked perfectly.


baglunge kanxa yam
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover beans. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


JaLaya Bailey
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the beans were cooked perfectly.


Isiah Pantin
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Fatai Malik
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.


hana amr
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more salt and pepper.


Robert Berger
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It was hearty and flavorful, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Minhaj Chowdhury
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This soup was delicious! The flavors were well-balanced and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bijoy Ghso
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I've made this Provencal bean soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of beans, vegetables, and herbs creates a rich and flavorful broth that's perfect for a cold winter day. I also love the fact that


main faraz
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This Provencal bean soup was a delightful culinary journey. The flavors of the fresh vegetables, herbs, and beans harmonized perfectly, creating a comforting and flavorful broth. I especially enjoyed the addition of the lemon zest and white wine, whi