NAVY BEAN SOUP recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSt. Elmo Steak HouseNavy Bean Soup Recipe

Navy Bean Soup Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves6
Rating
5.0
1 rating

Cured ham, carrots, onions, bacon.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Rinse the navy beans and soak them overnight in a large bowl of water.

  2. 2

    Cook Bacon

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.

  3. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot with the bacon fat, add diced onions and carrots. Sauté until they are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Drain the soaked navy beans and add them to the pot along with the cooked bacon, cured ham, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot.

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