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Basic Ham and Bean Soup

Basic Ham and Bean Soup

Krysta
Hearty ham and bean soup with lots of vegetables and seasonings. This recipe is easy to make and a great way to use a leftover ham bone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 8
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pound dry great northern beans sorted and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ stalk celery chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ham hock
  • 2 cups chopped ham
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt and remove the pot from heat; cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with beans; stir well. Add ham hock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove ham hock and discard. Stir in chopped ham and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.