15 Bean Soup
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15 Bean Soup
Description
The 15 Bean Soup recipe uses a mix of beans cooked slowly with a smoked ham hock, onion, garlic, and tomatoes. After soaking the beans overnight to soften and reduce complex sugars, the ham hock is simmered first to create a flavorful broth. The beans and aromatics are then added and cooked until tender. Tomatoes, chili powder, and lemon juice enhance the flavor and thicken the soup near the end. Seasoning packet and salt and pepper finish the dish.
The result is a thick, hearty soup with a smoky depth from the ham and a mild kick from chili powder balanced by the acidity of lemon juice and tomatoes. The beans provide a creamy and textured bite, making it perfect for a filling meal.
This soup can be served on its own or with crusty bread for dipping. It makes a substantial lunch or dinner, especially in cooler weather.
Notes recommend adding acidic ingredients only after the beans are tender to avoid interfering with their softening. Optional vegetables can be added near the end for extra flavor. The ham hock is best pre-cooked for an hour before adding the beans to ensure tenderness and broth flavor. If not soaked, beans need longer cooking and extra liquid.
Ingredients
- 1 package 15-bean soup with seasoning packet, HamBeens® brand
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 1 ham hock or leftover ham or smoked sausage, smoked
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, canned
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
- Place beans in a large pot of cool water. Cover and allow to soak at least 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain water.
- Add water and broth to a large pot
- If using smoked ham hock, add with the water and broth to a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 hour. (Note: if using ham bone, leftover ham or smoked sausage, it can be added along the beans in the step below and does not need to pre-cook.)
- Add, onion, garlic, and drained beans and reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, and lemon juice. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in the seasoning packet from the beans and season with salt & pepper to taste. Simmer 1 minute more.
Notes
- Soak beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility; discard soaking liquid before cooking.
- Add acidic ingredients like tomatoes and lemon juice only after beans are tender to avoid hardening.
- Pre-cook ham hock for an hour to enhance broth flavor and soften meat before adding beans.
- If not soaking beans, add extra liquid and extend cooking time until beans are soft.
- Add optional vegetables like carrots or celery near the end and cook about 30 minutes for added texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1019mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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