15 Bean Soup
This 15 Bean Soup is budget-friendly and easy to make. It’s the perfect soup for a cold winter’s day!
Prep: 10min
Total: 610min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 137 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 package HamBeens® 15 BEAN SOUP® (with seasoning packet )
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 smoked ham hock (or leftover ham or smoked sausage)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice )
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon (juiced)
Instruction:
- Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
- Place beans in a large pot of cool water. Cover and allow to soak at least 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain water.
- Add water and broth to a large pot
- If using smoked ham hock, add with the water and broth to a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 hour. (Note: if using ham bone, leftover ham or smoked sausage, it can be added along the beans in the step below and does not need to pre-cook.)
- Add, onion, garlic, and drained beans and reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in the seasoning packet from the beans and season with salt & pepper to taste. Simmer 1 minute more.
15 Bean Soup | Cooking With Brenda Gantt 2022
FAQ
How healthy is 15 bean soup?
Is 15 Bean Soup Healthy? YES, 15 bean soup is healthy! Beans are high in protein and fiber, meaning this soup will keep you full. This recipe also includes an ample amount of carrots, which are high in beta carotene, antioxidants, potassium, vitamins, and fiber.
What beans are in 15 bean soup?
Contains 15 of these bean varieties: northern, pinto, large lima, yelloweye, garbanzo, baby lima, green split, kidney, cranberry, small white, pink, small red, yellow split, lentil, navy, white kidney, black bean.
How do you thicken 15 bean soup?
Add a thickening agent.
In a separate bowl, dissolve a teaspoon or two of cornstarch or all-purpose flour in a small amount of cold water. Add the slurry to the bubbling soup. The soup should thicken up. Add more cornstarch or flour as needed until the soup reaches your desired consistency.
Why is my 15 bean soup bland?
Just add acid! A small amount of an acidic ingredient like lemon juice added at the end of cooking brightens flavors, especially in long-simmered bean soups or rich meat-based soups. Start with a little bit of acid, taste and adjust, until your soup tastes balanced and bright.
