Great Northern beans in a great soup recipe. This Disney copycat is chock full of veggies in addition to the beans and some smoked ham. Healthy and satisfying.
1/2 pound dried great northern beans
10 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
3/4 cup celery, minced
1 cup onion, minced
1 cup carrot, minced
1 cup smoked ham, minced
3/4 cup tomato, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in
2/3 cup water
Soak beans, in enough water to cover, overnight. Drain; rinse and place in large soup pot with 10 cups fresh water and bouillon cubes. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Cook 1 hr until tender but firm on the inside.
Add celery, onions, and carrots; cook 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Add ham, tomato, salt, pepper, and thyme; mix well. Cook 10 minutes. Add cornstarch and water; simmer 5-10 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, cool 10-15 minutes. Mix well and serve.
Recipe Source: Soundstage Restaurant, Disney-MGM
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reviews & comments
March 15, 2020
I didn't have fresh tomatoes on hand so I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies and one without. This added an extra zip to the flavor which we preferred. I also used "Better Than Bouillon" for the broth, it's so much better and healthier for you. Love the flavors.
December 31, 2017
Moved recently from Florida to the Midwest. Needed some cold weather recipes for comfort food. This hit the spot. Easy and inexpensive to prepare. Loaded with flavor. Family favorite.
October 3, 2013
This has become one of our favorite soups! It's very cheap to make too. Sometimes instead of adding the ham later I cook a couple of ham hocks in with the beans and bouillon and then just cut the meat off of it. I've never had the Disney version but if it's half as good as this recipe I imagine it's incredibly popular at the restaurant.
October 27, 2010
Wow is right...Everyone loved it even my diva daughter. So economical and nutritious for laid-off calorie counter, like myself.
May 4, 2006
This dish is so god even my kids ate it and loved it.. I have never been a bean fan but WOW!