Maine Bean Soup

Maine Bean Soup is a traditional dish in Maine, USA, often prepared with navy beans and served with cornbread.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Maine Bean Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Navy Beans
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 stalk Celery
• 3 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 2 piece Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 cup Water

Instructions

1. Soak the navy beans overnight in water.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
5. Add tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
6. Add soaked beans, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
8. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.