Homemade Bean Soup
A hearty, comforting navy bean soup with ham, vegetables, and butter, perfect for cozy meals and suitable for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse the navy beans thoroughly.
- Put the beans in a large cooking pan and cover with water, about three-quarters full.
- Add diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, and diced ham to the pan.
- Cook on medium heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
- Add butter, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional hour or until the beans are tender.
- You can cook with the lid on or off the pan depending on your preference.
- Adjust the water to make the soup as thin or thick as you like.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
425
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
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).