SHAKER BEAN SOUP

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This soup tastes especially good in cold weather-which we have a lot of here on the shore of Lake Michigan! I love cooking (I like to try a new recipe every week, and my family loves soup, so I'm always looking for one more.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 5 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried great northern beans
1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, diced
2 medium carrots, shredded
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 cups finely shredded fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Soak beans according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, bring the beans, ham bone and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat easily falls off the bone. , Remove bone from broth; cool. Trim meat from the bone. Discard bone. Add the meat, onion, celery, carrots, salt, pepper and thyme to broth. Cover and cook for 30-60 minutes or until beans and vegetables are tender. , Add tomatoes and brown sugar. Cook 10 minutes longer. Just before serving, add spinach.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

chris clavier
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this soup was surprisingly good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Dm Radaiu
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very affordable.


Diana Nanyonjo
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I love the flavor of this soup! It's so rich and flavorful.


Marjan Ahmed
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Tohasin Ali
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Anish Csy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans. It's also a very healthy meal.


DaNii MuGhaL
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this soup was surprisingly good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Iltaf Hussain
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also very affordable.


Michelle Bradshaw
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I love the flavor of this soup! It's so rich and flavorful.


Zaara Haniff
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious! I've already made it twice this week.


Collins Amanga
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Zanele Pretty Myaka
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Jenny Guerra
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I've never had shaker bean soup before, but this recipe was delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


BH•ნიკექსა BH•ნიკექსა
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.


Lenro Camaron
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and hearty. I always add a little bit of extra spice to give it a kick.


Shar Dil
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!