Duggins Bean Soup
A hearty bean soup packed with a variety of beans, vegetables, and zesty tomatoes, perfect for comforting meals and suitable for vegetarians and bean lovers alike.
Ingredients
- speckled lima beans ⓘ
- Great Northern beans ⓘ
- small white navy beans
- black beans ⓘ
- red kidney beans
- pinto beans ⓘ
- garbanzos or chickpeas ⓘ
- lentils ⓘ
- black-eyed peas ⓘ
- barley ⓘ
- yellow split peas ⓘ
- green split peas ⓘ
- baby green lima beans ⓘ
- field peas ⓘ
- green peas ⓘ
- large whole butter beans
- 1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes (hot) ⓘ
- 1 large onion ⓘ
- 1 green pepper ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of 1 lemon ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine all beans, vegetables, and seasonings in a large pot.
- Cook for 30 minutes or more, until the beans are tender.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon before serving.
- Soup can be refrigerated or frozen for storage.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider soaking the beans overnight before cooking. If you don't have all the beans listed, you can substitute with your favorite varieties or even canned beans for quicker prep. Adding a bay leaf or smoked paprika can enhance the taste, while using vegetable broth instead of water can boost the overall flavor profile.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Duggins Bean Soup with crusty bread or a simple green salad for a complete meal. It pairs beautifully with Endive Stuffed With Cheese for added flavor. For a heartier dish, try adding cooked grains like quinoa or serve over a bed of rice. Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra burst of freshness.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover Duggins Bean Soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Duggins Bean Soup contains roughly 93 calories, with 5g protein, 18g carbohydrates, and 1g fat. It is a good source of dietary fiber (13% of the Daily Value), vitamin C (11% of the Daily Value), and protein (10% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1830mg per serving (80% of the Daily Value).
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use dried beans instead of canned beans?
Yes, you can use dried beans, but they will require soaking and longer cooking times. Be sure to soak them overnight, and adjust the cooking time to ensure they are tender before serving.
Is this soup suitable for vegans?
Absolutely! Duggins Bean Soup is entirely plant-based as it contains only beans, vegetables, and seasonings. It's a great option for anyone looking for hearty vegetarian recipes.
Can I add meat for extra protein?
Yes, if you prefer a meatier soup, you can add diced ham, sausage, or bacon during the cooking process. This will give the soup a smoky flavor, complementing the beans and spices beautifully.
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).