moms old fashion bean soup

Oelwein, IA
Updated on Oct 11, 2014

This is one of my mothers recipes that we all still use. Mother taught all her daughters to make this we still make it every Christmas Eve when we all get together. Mother doesn't cook anymore at 93 so we make it and it better be done right, Ha Ha.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound navy beans
  • 2 large smoked pork hocks
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 large carrots
  • 4 large potatoes
  • KENUFLIES
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup flour

How To Make moms old fashion bean soup

  • Step 1
    Go though navy beans and wash .soak beans over night.
  • Step 2
    In a large kettle, add drained beans, pork hocks, onion, and celery.
  • Step 3
    Cover with water and chicken broth.
  • Step 4
    Bring to a boil uncovered then turn down and simmer for about an hour.
  • Step 5
    Remove hocks from kettle let cool till you can take meat from bone.
  • Step 6
    Add meat back in kettle.
  • Step 7
    Add carrots and potatoes continue to simmer uncovered for another hour.
  • Step 8
    Add water to small sauce pan and bring to boil.
  • Step 9
    Whisk eggs slightly add 1 teaspoon of water.
  • Step 10
    Add flour to eggs a little at a time till you have a sticky dough.
  • Step 11
    Using a kitchen knife slide a little dough at a time into boiling water.
  • Step 12
    The little dumplings will rise to the top when done.Drain.
  • Step 13
    Add to soup simmer another 5 minutes and serve.

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Category: Bean Soups
Ingredient: Pork
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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