15 Bean Soup

This 15 Bean Soup is hearty and delicious and uses pork, vegetables, herbs, and garlic to create a delicious stock to cook the beans in.

Course Soup Recipes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 30

Soaking Time 12

Total Time 13 50

Servings -8

Calories 496kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

1 14 oz / 400g bag dried multi-bean blend, rinsed and picked over
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
2 lbs / 1kg pork shoulder country-style ribs
2 large stalks celery finely chopped
1 large carrot finely chopped
1 medium white onion finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
2 whole bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth or water
2 whole bay leaves
1½ tsp dried thyme
1½ tsp dried parsley
1½ tsp dried oregano
1½ tsp dried herbs de Provence*
3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves chopped

Instructions

Soak beans overnight or use the quick soak method according to package directions. Set aside.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a 6 quart (approx. 5.6 L) or larger Dutch oven or cooking pot set over medium heat.
Season pork ribs with salt and black pepper to personal preference, and add to the pot. Sear on both sides, approximately 6-7 minutes per side or until the meat easily releases from the bottom. Transfer ribs to a plate and set aside.
Add the remaining olive oil, celery, carrot, onion, and garlic to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper, to personal preference, and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften and begin to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
Return ribs to the pot and add soaked and drained beans, chicken broth (or water), bay leaves, and dried herbs. Season with additional salt and black pepper, as desired, and stir to combine.
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce heat to just below medium for one hour and 15 minutes or until pork falls easily off the bones and the beans are tender, but not mushy.
Remove from heat and remove the bones from the pot. Pull the pork apart with two forks to create bite-sized pieces. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
Stir in fresh chopped basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Notes

* If you prefer, the herbs (1½ tsp dried thyme, 1½ tsp dried parsley, 1½ tsp dried oregano, and 1½ tsp dried herbs de Provence) can be replaced with 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning.

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