Our Minnesota Heartland Eleven Bean Soup is where it all began. Back in 1983, company founder Trisha Anderson brought a hand-packaged version of this colorful, hearty bean blend to a local holiday market—and sold out in no time.

Minnesota Heartland Eleven Bean Soup

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The Original Frontier Favorite – A Hearty Bean Soup for Big Gatherings

Our Minnesota Heartland Eleven Bean Soup is where it all began. Back in 1983, company founder Trisha Anderson brought a hand-packaged version of this colorful, hearty bean blend to a local holiday market—and sold out in no time. That simple, homemade recipe, inspired by her mother’s way of turning pantry staples into soul-warming meals, became the first ever Frontier Soups product.

This dry soup mix is a beautiful medley of eleven beans, peas, and lentils, full of flavor, texture, and old-fashioned goodness. Simmer it slow and low with kielbasa sausage and chicken for a rich, satisfying meal that serves a crowd. Perfect for Sunday suppers, winter nights, or any time you’re craving true homemade comfort.

This is more than just a bean soup—it’s our history in a bowl. Gather your family, stir the pot, and taste the tradition that started it all.

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegan Friendly.
Serves: 20

Cooktime: 5 Hours

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Bean (Lima, Pinto, Pink, Great Northern, Black, Light Red Kidney), Pea (Yellow Split, Blackeye, Green Split), Lentil (Red, Green), Thyme, Bay Leaf, Parsley.

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO.

  • 1 Smoked ham hock (substitute a smoked turkey leg)
  • 12 cups Water
  • 1 Can Italian plum tomatoes, cut up (29 oz.)
  • 2 cups Celery, sliced (about 4 stalks)
  • 2 cups Onions, chopped (about 2 onions)
  • 1 Green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Chicken breast pieces, raw or cooked
  • 1 Package smoked Kielbasa sausage (14-16 oz.)

Preparing the beans:

  1. Pick through the beans. Remove discolored, shriveled beans and any foreign material. Rinse well.
  2. Place the beans into a 6-8 quart pot with ham hock and 12 cups cold water.
  3. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low for 3 hours.

Preparing the soup:

  1. Add contents of soup mix seasoning packet, tomatoes, celery, onion, green pepper, garlic and salt. Bring soup back to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 1 hour.
  2. Cut up chicken and add to soup pot.
  3. Slice kielbasa sausage lengthwise into quarters. Slice crosswise to make little wedges. Add sausage to soup pot.
  4. Return pot to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove ham hock from pot. Dice meat and return meat to soup pot before serving.

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Product Reviews

  • 5
    Eleven Bean

    Posted by Jan C on Apr 24th 2025

    The soup was delicious using my leftover bone and ham from Easter!

  • 5
    Best soup ever

    Posted by Martha Hawkins on Jan 1st 2025

    I combined the stock from the turkey carcass with the ham hock for the broth. Made the soup for instructions, but using ham only for the protein. Probably would be great with chicken and Kabasa, but I can try that another time. It was outstanding.

  • 4
    Good soup!

    Posted by Jeff on Apr 19th 2024

    Added tomato paste at the end and it turned out delicious. Added all the rest of the ingredients as the directions noted. Lots of leftovers!

  • 5
    Great soup, flavorful and fat free!

    Posted by Sarah Bates on Sep 27th 2023

    Found the packet on the shelves of Major Market in Fallbrook, CA. We are vegan, so I prepared the soup without the meats. Great soup, flavorful and fat free. Suggest adding marketing text about the terrific flavor without meat!

  • 5
    Loved Our Soup Tonight!

    Posted by Ann D on Jan 3rd 2023

    I made the Minnesota Heartland Eleven Bean Soup tonight! SO DELICIOUS! And it hit me, what a great gift idea to give people….soup mixes!!!

  • 5
    Hearty and healthy!

    Posted by Jessica T on Jan 10th 2021

    I’ve had this soup twice, and I think it will always be my favorite. I love how the flavor of the broth comes from the ham hocks, and you can make the soup as meaty as you want. This little bag makes a LOT of soup, perfect to make as meal prep for the week, or make for one dinner and freeze. You must try it!

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