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15 Bean Soup Mix Recipe (with Ham)

Traditional 15 Bean Soup with Ham is a hearty soup perfect for a comforting meal. It comes together in one pot (even a crockpot!). Savor a blend of 15 beans and peas, succulent ham, and a medley of aromatic vegetables; all simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Enjoy!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 package 15 Bean Soup Mix 567g includes a variety of dried beans and peas- see notes
  • 1 smoked ham hock or ham bone with some meat on it
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 talks celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups water
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for added heat
  • chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Beans: Sort through the beans and remove any debris or stones. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water and soak them overnight in a large water bowl. Alternatively, you can use the quick soak method by boiling them for 2 minutes and then letting them sit, covered, for an hour.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Add the Ham: Add the ham hock and bay leaf to the pot. Add the water and broth to a large pot if using smoked ham hock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook for 1 hour. If you are using a ham bone, leftover ham, or smoked sausage, add them at the same time as the beans in step 5 (since they are already cooked) and add the liquids then. 
  4. Drain and Rinse the Beans: Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add the drained beans and diced tomatoes (with their juices). Add the chili powder, cumin, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.
  6. Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Stir occasionally and check the water level to ensure the beans are covered with liquid. Add more broth or water if needed.
  7. Remove Ham Hock/Bone: Remove the ham hock or bone once the beans are tender and the soup has thickened. Shred any meat from the bone and return it to the soup. Discard the bone.
  8. Season and Serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf. Serve hot and enjoy!
  9. This traditional 15 Bean Soup with Ham is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a side of cornbread or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal. 

Notes

  • 15 bean soup mix is a bag with different varieties of dry beans. It doesn’t need to be precisely 15! Hurst’s and Goya are two popular brands. Bob’s Red Mill makes a 13 Bean Soup Mix you can use. If your mix comes with a seasoning packet, discard the packet and only use the beans then use this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 26mg (9%) Sodium 524mg (22%) Potassium 582mg (17%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2740IU (55%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8-10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 524mg 22%
Potassium 582mg 12%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2740IU 55%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.