Five Bean Soup

By |2026-04-10T08:43:34-04:00Updated: April 10th, 2026|Diabetes Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetables|0 Comments

 

Five Bean Soup

Five Bean Soup

A hearty mixed bean soup simmered with spices and tomatoes until tender and flavorful, making a warm and comforting meal with simple pantry ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Soaking 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 191

Ingredients
  

  • 5 (16 oz. each) packages dried beans: lima, great northern, kidney, pinto and split peas (enough for four batches of soup)
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 tablespoons dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 ½ quarts water
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Combine beans; divide into four equal 1 pound batches or about 3 3/4 cups each.
  2. To Make Batch of Soup: Wash one batch of beans. Place in a large kettle and add enough water to cover bean.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
  5. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag.
  6. Drain and rinse beans. Return to kettle.
  7. Add spices and 2 1/2 quarts water. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add tomatoes and heat through.
  9. Remove spices and serve.

Notes

Food Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Meat.
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