Creole Bean Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Creole

Creole Bean Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring smoked salt pork, tender vegetables, and nutritious navy beans. Its rich, savory taste is complemented by fresh herbs, making it perfect for comforting family meals or casual gatherings with a touch of Creole flair.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. diced salt pork
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 quart water
  • 2 cups diced raw potatoes
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups cooked navy beans
  • chopped green pepper
  • chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Panfry the salt pork until browned on all sides, then add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  2. Blend in flour; add water slowly, stirring constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
  3. Add diced potatoes, chopped celery, sliced carrots, canned tomatoes, and salt.
  4. Cover and cook gently until vegetables are soft.
  5. Add cooked navy beans and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Stir in chopped green pepper and parsley, then serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

669 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19g 38% DV
Total Fat 31g 40% DV
Carbs 84.5g 31% DV
Fiber 19.7g 70% DV
Sugar 13.1g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10780.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 3018mg 64% DV
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 886.3mcg 98% DV
Vitamin C 76.3mg 85% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 146.5mg 11% DV
Iron 17.3mg 96% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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).

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