Bill Knapp's Michigan Bean Soup Recipe

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Bill Knapp's Michigan Bean Soup
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Directions:

  1. Wash and sort the beans and soak overnight in cold water to cover.
  2. Next morning drain beans.
  3. Put beans, ham and garlic in stockpot, add 2 to 3 quarts water.
  4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 hours or until beans are tender.
  5. While the beans are cooking, in a separate pan boil the onion, celery and carrots in enough water to cover for 30 minutes.
  6. Drain and add to the beans and ham and continue cooking for 45 minutes more.
  7. Put soup contents in blender or food processor to slightly puree the soup(You will need to do this in batches).
  8. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Note: To use canned beans, allow 3 (15-ounce) cans undrained Northern beans and omit 1 quart water. Continue recipe as directed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 451.75 Kcal (1891 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.06g 9%
Cholesterol 21.54mg 7%
Sodium 770.16mg 32%
Potassium 1570.59mg 33%
Total Carbs 67.83g 23%
Sugars 6.27g 25%
Dietary Fiber 26.36g 105%
Protein 33.74g 67%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 224.8mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.92 Kcal (272 kJ)
Calories from fat 7.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.87g 9%
Cholesterol 3.1mg 7%
Sodium 110.68mg 32%
Potassium 225.72mg 33%
Total Carbs 9.75g 23%
Sugars 0.9g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.79g 105%
Protein 4.85g 67%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 32%
Calcium 32.3mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.7
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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