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America's Melting Pot
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1900s-present
Navy Bean Soup is a simple, hearty soup featuring white navy beans simmered with vegetables and ham or pork, widely consumed during the Great Depression and wartime for its affordability and sustenance. The soup became a staple in military and civilian kitchens alike.
America's Melting Pot
Army Bean Soup photo coming soon
1861-1900
A hearty military-style bean soup built on navy beans, smoked ham hock, onion, celery, carrot, and bay leaf, adapted for a home pot from large-batch service traditions.
1800s-present
Bean soup is a humble American constant: inexpensive dried beans, water or stock, onion, and a ham bone when one was available. During hard times, that kind of pot could stretch flavor and protein across several meals. The U.S. Senate version made navy bean soup famous, but home kitchens kept it practical.