Description
Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms you from the inside out. This hearty, flavorful soup features smoky ham, tender beans, and a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered together to create a cozy meal perfect for chilly days. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish, this recipe brings together family and friends around the dinner table for a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced ham
- 1 cup dried navy or great northern beans (soaked overnight)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water; drain before using.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the ham and soaked beans. Cover with chicken broth by about an inch and add bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; remove bay leaves before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg