16 Bean Soup Recipe: Hearty, Healthy & Easy One-Pot Comfort Food
A hearty and nutritious 16 bean soup made with tender beans, fresh vegetables, and orzo, all simmered together in one pot. This easy, comforting recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and flavor—perfect for a wholesome meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 bag of 16 Bean Soup mix 16 oz
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 3 carrots diced
- 1/2 onion chopped (large)
- 2 garlic sliced
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups of water
- 1/2 cup orzo
Instructions
- Rinse Beans - Sort through beans and remove any debris. Rinse well under cold water.
- Prep Vegetables - Chop celery, carrots, onion, and garlic.
- Add to Slow Cooker - Add beans, onion, garlic, celery, carrots, oregano, salt and pepper and 3 cups water.
- Cook - Cover and cook on High for 4 to 5 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Check During Cooking - Stir once or twice if possible. If mixture becomes too dry, add a little more water.
- Add Orzo - Stir in orzo during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking.
- Season - Adjust the taste before serving.
- Serve - Spoon into bowls and serve warm.