PROVENCAL BEAN SOUP
Perfect on a chilly day with some crusty bread
Provided by Gin Acosta
Categories Bean Soups
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- 1. Prep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 2-1/4 hours Yield: 16-18 Servings 30 135 165 Ingredients •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 Directions •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. Yield: 16-18 servings (about 4-1/2 quarts). Editor's Note: 2 cups of shredded cabbage may be substituted for the kale
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Mrasa Thoai
[email protected]This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor.
Berry Kiss
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think there are easier ways to make bean soup.
Miss queen
[email protected]This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.
Dedan Kiragu
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Josh K
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.
Sarah Namwanje
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but this soup changed my mind. It's so delicious!
all time fun Habib
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
DAVID E NYIRENDA
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add or omit ingredients depending on what I have on hand.
Kitty_cat64
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.
Kishor Kumer
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
kk k
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and flavorful. I love the addition of the sausage.
Harry Peka
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for bean soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tamika Bontemps
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to follow and the soup always turns out great.
Paris Wilson
[email protected]This soup was delicious and very easy to make. I made it in my slow cooker and it was perfect for a cold winter day.
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[email protected]This Provencal Bean Soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I especially appreciated the fact that it's a relatively healthy dish.
Off Icer
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I decided to try it. The soup turned out amazing! It's got a lovely smoky flavor and the beans are perfectly tender.
Adnan Fatah
[email protected]This soup exceeded my expectations. It's hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. I love that I can use dried beans, which saves me a lot of time.
BD AMR GAMING
[email protected]I've tried many bean soups in my time, but this one takes the cake. The combination of beans, vegetables, and herbs is simply divine. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
DELI MEDIA
[email protected]This Provencal Bean Soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the beans were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the fresh herbs and the hint of lemon zest.