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Grandma B's Bean Soup
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Servings:
Eight

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Grandma B's Bean Soup

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Description

A classic bean and bacon soup.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked ham
  • 4 (15-ounce) cans navy beans (low sodium) – can substitute soaked, cooked dry beans
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 12 cups water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions

Directions

Place carrots, potatoes, celery, onion and ham in a large pot. Rinse and drain the beans. Add to pot. Add water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Cook soup on medium to high heat until vegetables are soft, approximately three hours.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Beans are a part of the legume family. MyPlate classifies beans into two groups: the Protein Foods Group and the Vegetable Group.

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Now You're Cookin': Beans! (FN1485, Reviewed August 2021)

If you’re looking for a way to stretch your budget and improve your family’s nutrition, look no further. Consider adding more beans to your menu. They’re convenient, versatile and lend themselves to many tasty dishes.

Field to Fork Potatoes! (FN1795, Reviewed Jan. 2020)

More than 5,000 varieties of potatoes are grown throughout the world. The average person in the U.S. eats 124 pounds of potatoes every year. Potatoes can be used in a wide variety of recipes.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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