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bean soup with ham

Bean Soup with Ham

Savor the heartwarming blend of navy beans and tender ham pieces in our Bean Soup with Ham, a versatile and comforting dish perfect for any cooking method. Ready to warm you up on cold nights or fill you up any time, this thick, flavorful broth brings home-cooked simplicity and richness to your table in just a few steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 13

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups ham diced
  • 2 cups carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 lb. dried Navy beans rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs thyme

Instructions
 

  • Cleaning Beans: Thoroughly rinse the dried navy beans under cool running water.
  • Cooking Onions: Heat the combination of olive oil and butter in a large pot over a medium flame. Add chopped onions and sauté until they are soft and clear, about 5 minutes.
  • Incorporate Ham and Carrots: Introduce the diced ham, carrots, and garlic to the pot, stirring them together for a brief minute to enhance their flavors.
  • Simmer Soup: Add the chicken stock, water, the ham bone, the rinsed beans, onion powder, a bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Raise the heat to bring to a boil, then lower it to maintain a gentle simmer. Leave to cook with the lid slightly ajar for at least 3 hours, stirring now and then, until the soup reaches your desired thickness and the beans are soft.
  • Finishing Touches: After achieving the perfect soup consistency, take out the ham bone, bay leaf, and thyme. If the soup is thicker than preferred, thin it out with additional water or chicken broth as necessary.