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Ham And Beans Soup

A warm and hearty bowl of ham and beans soup, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 1 cup dried white beans such as Great Northern or Navy beans
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. If using dried beans, rinse them and soak them overnight or do a quick soak by boiling them for 2 minutes and letting them sit for an hour.
  2. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery,Cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the soaked beans, diced ham, chicken broth, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot.
  6. Increase heat to high, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, letting it simmer for about 1 hour.
  8. After an hour, check the beans for tenderness and add salt as needed.
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy your homemade dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of apple cider vinegar just before serving to brighten the soup.