Maine Bean Soup Recipes

EMILY'S BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Wash all beans thoroughly; drain and place in a large saucepan. Add 5 cups of water. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour., Meanwhile, place ham bone and 3 qts. of water in a stockpot. Simmer until beans have stood for 1 hour. , Drain beans and add to the ham stock; add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are tender. Cut meat from ham bone; discard bone. Add additional water to soup if desired.

MAINE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, sauté garlic and veggies in olive oil until tender.
• Microwave ground beef, drain, and add to veggies.
• Add beef broth, tomatoes, wine, beans, and frozen veggies.
• Add oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and salt& pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
• Return to a boil, add macaroni, and cook until noodles are tender.
• Serve with warm, crusty bread.

BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour.
• Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim surface of soup while it is cooking.
• Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup and serve.