15 Bean Soup Recipe
Do you like healthy and filling meals? Try this 15 Bean Soup Recipe. It is tasty and easy to cook at home.
Ingredients
- 1 package 15-bean mix
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Optional: cooked ham or bacon pieces
Instructions
Step 1: Soak the Beans
- Rinse the beans well. Put them in a bowl. Cover with water. Soak overnight or 8 hours. This makes beans cook faster.
Step 2: Prep Vegetables
- Chop onion, carrots, and celery. Mince garlic. Keep all ready.
Step 3: Cook the Beans
- Drain soaked beans. Put in a large pot. Pour in broth. Bring to boil. Then reduce heat to simmer.
Step 4: Add Vegetables and Spices
- Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Stir well. Add bay leaf. Simmer gently.
Step 5: Simmer Until Tender
- Cover pot. Cook 1–1.5 hours. Stir sometimes. Check beans for softness.
Step 6: Optional Meat
- Add ham or bacon if you like. Cook 10 more minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
Step 7: Serve the Soup
- Remove bay leaf. Serve hot in bowls. Enjoy with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for good taste.
- Always soak beans; it saves cooking time.
- Stir soup sometimes to avoid sticking.
- Adjust salt and spices as needed.
- Make a big pot; it keeps well.