Grandmas Traditional Bean Soup Recipe A Hug in a Bowl

Grandmas Traditional Bean Soup Recipe A Hug in a Bowl

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This traditional bean soup recipe is comfort food at its finest Hearty easy and packed with flavour Just like Grandma used to make Get the recipe now

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  • Stockpot
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  • Measuring spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Ladle
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) dried mixed beans (navy, pinto, kidney, Great Northern)
  • 8 cups (2 liters) water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 carrots, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound/450g) OR 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 8 cups (2 liters) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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