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This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans.
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How To Make 15 Bean Soup (Easy And Delicious)

This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans. Learn how to make this simple bean soup with easy to follow instructions in this article.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 45 minutes
Soaking Time1 day
Total Time1 day 4 hours
Course: Entree, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 15 bean soup, 15 bean soup with ham, bean soup with tomatoes, wintery day bean soup
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 152kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed dried beans (15 bean soup mix)
  • 2 Tablespoons salt
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 28 ounces canned, petite tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

  • Rinse dried beans well with water.
  • Add beans to a large pot; cover with cool water. Add salt and stir.
  • Let sit overnight; drain well.
    This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans.
  • Add beans back to the pot. Add 2 quarts water and diced ham.
  • Simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If needed, add more water while they are simmering.
    This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans.
  • Add diced onion, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, tomatoes with juices and lemon juice. Stir well, and simmer for an additional 45 minutes. (Add more water if needed.)
    This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans.
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
    This is an old fashioned bean soup with ham, made from 15 beans including navy, black, pinto, and lima beans.

Notes

  • This 15 bean soup recipe was originally called Wintery Day Bean Soup.
  • You may need to add a little extra water as the beans are cooking.
  • Ground cumin is optional.
  • The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg