Thursday, September 20, 2012

Navy Bean Soup



I love fall.  Last week we had a cold spell, and I was on a roll making our favorite soups.  One of my favorites is Navy Bean Soup.  I love it's rich hearty flavor, it is a really stick to your ribs kind of soup.  So here is the recipe for Navy Bean Soup, may it make you feel as warm and satisfied as we feel when we eat it.  Oh and it is really great with cornbread. 

Navy Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb navy beans
1 1/2 lbs ham cut into cubes
3 to 4 ham hocks
1/2 onion chopped
2 TB olive oil
1/2 salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
10 cups water

Directions:

Heat olive oil and saute onion in the olive oil until translucent.

Then add the navy beans, ham, ham hocks, water, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.

Cook covered for 3 to 4 hours, until the beans are soft and thick.  The way you see it in the picture above.

Serve with cornbread.

Serves 4 to 6 hefty sized portions.

Enjoy this recipe, and I hope you find it as tasty and filling as my family does.  Send me your comments.  I always love hearing from you.

Enjoy!!!
Debi
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14 comments:

  1. that soup sounds delish! have a great day!

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    1. Hey Kendra,
      Thanks, it was really good. Hope you give the recipe a try. Thanks for visiting.
      Debi

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  2. What a perfect recipe to make while welcoming in the fall season :)

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    1. Hi Amy,
      It was a great recipe to start the fall. It is one of those warm comfort foods for cool weather. Thanks for visiting.
      Debi

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    1. Hi Ambreen,
      Thanks for visiting. I hope that you like the recipe. It is a great cold weather meal.
      Have a great week.
      Debi

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  4. It is a great soup for Fall. Not one of my hubbies favorites, but I sure like it. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Hi Jann,
      Thanks so much. It is not one of my husbands favorites either, but my kids and I love it.
      Thanks for visiting.
      Debi

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  5. I love navy bean soup, my Mom used to make it on Friday's for us during lent. One trick she did was to "thicken" her soup with mashed potatoes. It was so yummy! This sounds like a great soup. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

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    1. Hi Cathy,
      Your mom's recipe sounds great. My mom used to make it also. I always loved it as a kid. Maybe that is why I love it so much, it brings back great memories.
      Thanks for hosting your party.
      Debi

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  6. Find you through (Back for a second and I like your blog..so many subjcts.Can't wait to try your bean soup.
    I m your new follower,you're welcomed to visit my blog anytime!!

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting and following. I really appreciate it. I will be by in a minute to follow you.
      Have a great week.
      debi

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  7. I love it too. Something about the salty seasoning. Thanks for sharing at Mom's Library!

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    1. Thanks for hosting and visiting. Maybe that's it. The ham hocks really make it.
      Have a great week.
      Debi

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