Yankee Bean Soup Recipe

[Kardel]

Hey everyone! Here’s a classic Yankee Bean Soup recipe that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s hearty, comforting, and super easy to make. Hope you like it!
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Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans (or Great Northern beans)
• 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Soak Beans: Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. Cook the Soup: In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
3. Season: Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Enjoy a bowl of comfort!

 

[MashaBear]

This Yankee Bean Soup looks like pure comfort in a bowl! The hearty ingredients and flavors are perfect for cozying up on a chilly day. Can’t wait to give this a try—definitely adding it to my recipe lineup!

 

[Mui]

Yankee Bean Soup sounds like the ultimate cozy meal for those cold days... thanks for sharing this hearty recipe!

 

[hoyeon]

Hey everyone! Here’s a classic Yankee Bean Soup recipe that’s perfect for chilly days. It’s hearty, comforting, and super easy to make. Hope you like it!
1200×900
97.3 kB
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Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans (or Great Northern beans)
• 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Soak Beans: Soak the beans overnight in plenty of water. Drain and rinse before cooking.
2. Cook the Soup: In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
3. Season: Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Enjoy a bowl of comfort!

Hey foodies! I think adding a bit of smoked ham hock really enhances the flavor, though you can keep it vegetarian too!