Bill's Super Bowl Navy Bean Soup

Warm, hearty, and downright satisfying, Bill's Super Bowl Navy Bean Soup is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day or any cozy gathering. This comforting recipe features tender navy beans simmered with savory ham hock, aromatic veggies, and a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, thyme, and garlic, all brought together in a rich chicken broth. Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd, this soup is easy to prepare with simple, wholesome ingredients and delivers robust, smoky flavors that only deepen as it cooks to perfection. Garnished with fresh parsley and served alongside crusty bread, it’s a meal-in-a-bowl that’s as comforting as it is delicious. With its make-ahead option and hearty protein-packed ingredients, this navy bean soup recipe is a game-winning choice for your Super Bowl party spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 ham hock (or diced cooked ham)
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water, removing any debris. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight (or use the quick soak method by boiling the beans for 2 minutes and letting them sit for 1 hour). Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ham hock (or diced cooked ham), soaked navy beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the pot. Stir everything together.

Step 5

Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally and check the liquid level, adding more broth or water if necessary.

Step 6

Remove the ham hock from the pot. If using, shred any meat from the ham hock and return it to the soup. Discard the bone and any excess fat.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3028.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1984.2

Total Fat 13.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 5602.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 329.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 83.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.4g
Protein 149.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1052.6mg	0%
Iron 31.5mg	0%
Potassium 9863.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.9%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 64.8%