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Classic Ham and Bean Soup

Classic Ham and Bean Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried navy beans
  • 1 ham bone or 1 large ham hock
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 8 cups water

Method
 

  1. Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
  2. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic.
  3. Add beans, ham bone, bay leaf, pepper, and water.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 2–3 hours until beans soften.
  5. Remove ham, shred meat, and return it to the pot.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • Salt late to avoid over-seasoning
  • Simmer gently for best texture
  • Mash beans for thicker soup
  • Tastes better next day