Perfect Ham and Bean Soup
At a Glance
- Total
- 2 hrs 45 min
- Servings
- 6.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main Course
- Soup
- Stovetop
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Perfect Ham and Bean Soup brings together 1 lb dry great northern bean, 8 cups water, 2 cups chopped ham in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 2 hrs 45 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 6 servings.
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Equipment
Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry great northern bean
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups chopped ham
- 1 ham hock
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 cup carrot, sliced
- 1/2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
After rinsing and sorting beans, place water in large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add salt and beans and remove from heat.
Let beans sit in water for one hour.
Add ham hock, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves.
Stir throughly.
Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for one hour.
Remove ham hock.
Add ham, stir, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
Remove bay leaves.
Season with pepper and serve.
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