I’m sure Gina’s is smoother, but as it was, it was really delicious. Serving size and nutritional info is listed under the recipe.  I ended up using 2 cans northern beans and 1 can navy. I made it the other day and it is delicious!! I used a mixture of canned beans, had great results.  Again, delicious! This is the best Navy Bean Soup! If you are allergic Google “Nomato” sauce. Here’s my question – the little green bits on the rosemary stem fell off in the soup and it took forever to pick them all off because I didn’t think it would be good to eat them. Sauté it first and take J Bear’s idea and sautée the veggies in it. Would recommend. I never understood people who ask these types of questions or make these comments on recipies. I’m excited to try this! Removed them and then added the celery(3 small stalks with leaves) and three carrots, medium sized and 2 small to medium onions. Only three starts because it could use more seasonings as it tasted bland. Gina, if I were going to only invest in one or the other, would you suggest an instant pot or a pressure cooker? Fast, easy and delicious- even my toddler loved it! Thanks! Thanks! Everything else the same and it was fantastic (and better as leftovers today). Could I use a hambone in this recipe, if yes- how so? I wouldn’t change a thing. Slow-cooker Ham and Navy Bean Soup is pure deliciousness. I added in mushrooms, also. So for 4 servings would be less than 400 mg. per serving. This sometimes happens if the beans are old. Made for dinner tonight. I’m making this right now in the slow cooker (happened to have all ingredients in hand) and it already smells great (cuz, bacon), and yes, I’m sitting in a cozy chair reading a book. Can’t wait to make this! I love this recipe. If you haven’t tried this recipe, TRY IT NOW! Welcome to Butter Your Biscuit. You need more time and more liquid with dry beans. Navy Bean and Ham Soup made easy with canned beans, ham hocks, carrots, celery, dried rosemary and thyme, and a little bacon for flavor. I doubled.Â. Just because. Yes, you can add veggie bacon in stead or even a touch of smoked garlic, smoked salt, or smoked flavouring if you think you’d miss that depth. ), but I've also included slow cooker and stove top directions as well. Made this last night and am eating it for lunch right now. Add the onion, carrots, celery, jalapeno, bacon, thyme and chicken broth. I’m putting it in my regular rotation, thanks! I like the idea of this recipe it just needs something more. I made this soup tonight and it was a hit! Shannon, you need to cook the dried beans separately first. Simmered for about an hour. Transfer to the slow cooker with the tomato paste, pureed beans, canned beans, broth, rosemary and bay leaves. And do you have recommendations of brands for either one? (I have a crock pot). I have yet to be disappointed! Can you double this recipe in the crock pot? 1/4 tsp.  I deem this my recipe find of the year! Rinse and sort the beans, discard any debris. *, This was fantastic!!! Perfect simple fall dinner. Delicious! AND your recipes always yield themselves well if someone does want to add something extra. So cozy!! Where do you find your canned Navy Beans? It is super easy, about 15 minutes of prep time and then throw it in the slow cooker and leave it. I used kale instead of spinach because I already had some on hand. My husband said it’s as good as any soup we’d get at a fine restaurant. Super flavorful. I was a little worried about the tomato paste (I usually find it overpowering in recipes) but it added that touch of acidity the soup needed. Highly recommend it! You might just find that chick peas take a bit longer (maybe 35 – 40 minutes) instead of the 25 minutes for the softer beans. This is my 3rd time making it in just a few months! Set aside on paper towels. -I used one can of white beans and 2 cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce. Can i make a double batch in the intant pot? I really like the variation in consistency between the pureed beans and the chunks left in the soup. Combine the beans, bacon, onion, celery, carrot, bouquet garni and broth in slow cooker. Drain the soaking water from the beans and pour the beans into a 6 to 7 quart slow cooker. I did add a Parmesan rind that added to the flavors and it needed salt and pepper for my taste. I used dried beans that I had soaked well. I even made a mistake and used one can of garbanzo beans instead of the navy beans and it was still so so delicious. For those wondering, 1 cup of dried beans soaked = just over 2 cups of beans. Just like Budget Bytes’ crockpot black bean soup. Nice and soft and blendable!  Are there any recommendations for a different bean to replace or a way to use the dried ones? This was great! Thank you!! Gina, I have to tell  you how your talent for making healthy delicious food has changed my life. Thank you Gina for another great recipe! Hey Gina! Thanks so much for a terrific recipe 🙂. My husband and my very picky 2 year old loved as well!  Thank you 🙂. Add to the slow cooker, no need to presoak. Made in the instant pot with a couple of changes:  Used 8oz of smoked ham steak, diced, instead of bacon. Set aside on paper towels. I did not add bacon, but added a little fat free half and half to make it creamier. Yes, my guess is 4 to 6 hours without testing myself. Thanks! Wait to … (big fan of Great Northern White Beans also). And 1 point per serving leaves plenty of room to add a slice of crusty bread. Thanks for the recipe, Will be making this again! When I went to pick up two more I bought one Garbanzo and one Navy bean. Delicious with some parmesan on top! Perfect for a cold, raw New England winter day. I put the recipe in MyFitnessPal and the calorie count is way off 🙁. Thank you Gina! My kids didn’t care for it, but they don’t care for beans or soup, so no surprise there. So cozy!! Aren’t navy beans and white beans the same? Plus it good for you. Hey there- I see in the ingredients it called for 3 cans of navy beans- and then in the cooking instructions it says to purée one can of beans with water. I wonder if you could substitute kale for the spinach? will eye it for amount. Im new to instant pot and havent doubled a recipe before. Yes, a towel over the blender and doing it in small batches avoids that. I have not tried this recipe yet.  First I love the sight and everything you make and love that you do WW POINTS! more or less than 3 cups? Â. Two thumbs up from my family! My 11 year old daughter and I LOVED IT! My family loved it, especially good after a cold, windy day. Hearty and delicious. Is it the bacon that makes it 1 smart point? I didn’t know I’d love bacon and bean soup this much, but I do. This will definitely be part of my regular rotation. Way to much sodium in most of your meals. But first….. I know many good cooks who have had this problem. Delicious! Made with diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, Navy beans and bacon. Thank you so much! Will definitely make it again!! I learned I do not like greens in soup. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Even my meat loving husband loves it, because of the bits of bacon on top. Made this today in the crock pot. This is where I create simple, savory, and sweet recipes that anyone can make from home. And I put in double the spinach and carrots for extra veggies. Which one do you use? Thanks!  This has become a staple over the past few weeks at our house. I love making soups during the cold season, and curling up with a bowl in front of the woodstove. Serving size is 1 1/3c. I’d rather use some chopped pancetta have in my freezer. Add the chicken stock, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, cooked bacon, bay leaf, tomato paste, and … It doesn’t look very appetizing 🙁 should I have drained the grease before cooking the vegetables?Â. Add 2/3 of the bacon to the beans and reserve the rest for garnish. I couldn’t find navy beans so I used cannellini beans, didn’t have fresh rosemary so used 1tsp of dry, and I don’t like celery so I replaced it with a leek. Flavor is so rich.  Topped with the bacon and some homemade croutons (cubed a nice Italian loaf, tossed with olive oil and salt and pepper and baked them 10 mins or so at 400 degrees) .Topped everything with a little grated parmesan It’s officially a meal!!! This delicious, hearty Navy Bean, Bacon and Spinach Soup is inexpensive and easy to make, plus leftovers are even better the next day!  My whole family are fans! I didn’t see any mention of salt and pepper amounts, so just used what I thought was appropriate. Stir chicken broth, beans, paprika, and thyme into the pot.  Thanks for sharing!! Made the soup per the instructions Though used, the broth from the Chicken breast I cooked along with a few cups of store bought. I made an entire package of bacon to go with it and add a little fat for satiety. Might be an option for the lady whose husband picked his out. I paired with gf cornbread, as my husband is a Celiac, but fresh bread would have been great too. This is fantastic!  To decrease fat further, I substituted smoked back bacon for the regular bacon. We’ll see what happens in 7 more hours.Â. If you use dried beans instead of the canned beans, you can cut down the amount of sodium. Cook on high pressure 15 minutes. I have the 6 Quart Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker (affil link). Combine all ingredients, including cooked bacon and fat, in … Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup This slow cooker navy bean soup is made with dry navy beans, celery, and carrots for a hearty, healthy and quick meal. I’ve been a long time follower & I look forward to joining you in your upcoming Instant Pot adventures! Made it in my pressure cooker, so easy and delicious, ST recipes never let me down. However now there’s congealed grease sitting on top of the soup. Will definitely be eating this again. Heat on low for 1-2 hours. I dont calorie count but I plan on using https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp to figure out the exact recipe that I use.. since I tweak it based on what I have at the time. lol! You could use cannelini beans if you can’t find navy. Hi! I love making soups during the cold season, and curling up with a bowl in front of the woodstove. The only tweaks I made were adding probably triple the amount of carrot (I’m a huge fan of carrots in soup) and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Few additions. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes and for your hard work and creativity. The bacon was a bit fatty so I drained the grease before proceeding.Â, This will be on my cool weather rotation. My husband topped it w/ some fake bacon bits, and had two big bowls. Didn’t purée the beans, added everything including ham, to the instant pot. Fabulous! I used the instapot method, and my stick blender. Thank you! I owe you big time for helping me lose almost 50 pounds and still losing!!! I put both Rosemary and Thyme in my bouquet Garni and I hate doing dishes so instead of puréeing the first can of beans I just used the immersion blender on about ⅓ of the soup, leaving the rest as whole beans.  I didn’t add the water, and glad I didn’t because it could have been a little thicker for me. Thanks Gina for a perfect Fall Starter.Â, I am assuming you remove the bay leaf and rosemary at some point. It was delicious and both my teens enjoyed it! Loved it! Campbell’s bean and bacon soup was my favorite as a kid, so you can imagine my excitement when I tasted this for the first time. It’s a pressure cooker plus rice cooker plus slow cooker, etc. results may vary). Saute the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Can the navy beans be replaced with canned white beans? One question though; there are references to both navy beans and white beans. 1 lb. I tasted it the night I cooked it, and it was good, but the next night was even better! So I am good there . I made it vegan, left out the bacon and used veggie broth. It was fantastic! Once I realized I did that, I added more broth. Perfect for a cold New England day. His exact comment during dinner Saturday: “That’s a winner! Ridiculously easy to make, and absolutely delicious. 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