Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup
Old Fashioned Navy Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender white beans, smoky ham, and aromatic vegetables. Its rich, savory flavors make it perfect for cold days and family dinners, offering a wholesome, satisfying meal packed with protein and classic southern charm.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Wash the beans and place them in a large kettle.
- Cover the beans with 2 quarts of cold water and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Allow the beans to soak for 1 hour.
- Add the ham, salt, pepper, bay leaves, carrot, and celery to the kettle.
- Cover and simmer the soup for 3 1/2 hours.
- During the last 1/2 hour, add the chopped onion.
- Mash the beans slightly and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).