Great Northern Bean Soup
This rich soup is high in fiber and healthy fats, making it a heart-healthy option.
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Serves6 (1 1/2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups great northern beans, dry
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken thighs, skin removed, cubed
- 4 ounces ham, chopped (optional)
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
Directions
- In a medium-size bowl, soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight.
- Drain the water and rinse beans.
- Heat a large pot over medium high heat. Add oil and brown onion, chicken, and ham (if using) for about 5 minutes.
- Add water, beans, and salt to pot. Mix well.
- Bring pot to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and partially cover pot, cook for about 1 hour. Stir pot every 15 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and vinegar to pot. Keep cooking over low heat for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
Recipe Tips
Use any type of chicken in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Great Northern Bean Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 1/2 cups eachg)
Calories 353
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 57mg
19%
Sodium 316mg
13%
Potassium 1098mg
31%
Total Carbohydrates 42g
14%
Dietary Fiber 13g
52%
Sugars 3g
Protein 26g
52%
Vitamin A
5%
Vitamin C
15%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
11%
Iron
22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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