Calico Bean Soup
Calico Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish packed with a mix of assorted beans, tender ham, and flavorful vegetables. The combination of tomatoes, chili powder, and seasonings creates a rich, smoky flavor profile. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it offers a satisfying, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak the beans in water for 12 hours.
- Drain the beans; add 8 cups of water and ham hocks to a large pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
- Add the tomatoes, chopped onion, chopped carrots, chili powder, salt, pepper, and lemon slice to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil again.
- Reduce heat; simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the bones from the soup and cut the meat from the bones.
- Return the meat to the soup and discard the lemon slice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
269
kcal
13% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).