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Great Northern Bean Soup

Great Northern Bean Soup in a bowl
Makes: 6 Servings

Great Northern beans are white beans that have a mild flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Great Northern beans, dry
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound chicken, thawed, cut up, and skin removed from each piece
  • 4 ounces ham, chopped (1/4 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced, or 1/2 can, about 8 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, soak beans in 3 cups of water overnight.
  2. Drain the water and rinse beans.
  3. In a large pot, brown onion, chicken, and ham in oil over medium to high heat for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add water, beans, and salt to pot. Mix well.
  5. Bring pot to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Lower heat and cook for about 1 hour. Stir pot every 15 minutes.
  7. Add tomatoes and vinegar to pot. Keep cooking over low heat for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip for cooking chicken: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for chicken is 165 °F, as measured with a food thermometer.

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Source:

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods
USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 339
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 161 mg
Iron 6 mg
Potassium 1080 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 339
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Carbohydrates 41 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 27 g
Minerals
Calcium 161 mg
Potassium 1080 mg
Sodium 270 mg
Copper 1 mg
Iron 6 mg
Magnesium 115 mg
Phosphorus 289 mg
Selenium 15 mg
Zinc 3 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 17 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 13 mcg
Folate 124 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 92 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups
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