bob evans bean soup recipe
If you love warm and cozy food, this Bob Evans Bean Soup Recipe is great for you. It is simple, filling, and full of nice flavor. The soft beans, light vegetables, and gentle smoky taste make every bite delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried navy beans
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery ribs sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Soak the Beans
- Put the dried beans in a bowl. Cover them with water. Soak them overnight so they get soft.
Heat the Oil
- Warm olive oil in a big pot on medium heat.
Cook the Onion
- Add the chopped onion. Stir and cook until the onion becomes soft and light brown.
Add Carrots and Celery
- Add the carrots and celery. Stir and cook until the vegetables become soft.
Add Garlic
- Add the garlic. Stir for 30 seconds so the smell comes out.
Add Ham
- Add the chopped ham. Stir well to mix it with the vegetables.
Add Beans
- Drain the soaked beans. Add them to the pot and stir everything together.
Add Broth
- Pour in the chicken broth. Make sure the beans are fully covered.
Add Seasonings
- Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
Simmer the Soup
- Cover the pot. Cook on low heat for 1 hour 30 minutes until the beans are very soft.
Stir and Check
- Open the pot. Stir gently. Taste the soup. Add more salt or pepper if needed.
Remove Bay Leaf
- Take out the bay leaf. Do not eat it.
Notes
- Mash a few beans to make the soup creamier.
- Add smoked ham or smoked turkey for a stronger smoky flavor.
- Add a little apple cider vinegar for extra flavor.
- For thicker soup, cook uncovered for 10 more minutes.
- You can use canned beans to save time. Cook for only 25 minutes.