Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Soup with Aromatic Vegetables
Recipe Collection: Dinner
Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Soup with Aromatic Vegetables is a comforting American classic perfect for non-vegetarians. This rich dish combines tender navy beans and aromatic vegetables, simmered to create a satisfying meal. Ideal for using leftover ham, it’s versatile enough for lunch or dinner.
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Overview
This hearty and flavorful soup is the perfect way to utilize a leftover ham bone, creating a rich and comforting dish. The combination of navy beans and aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection makes this soup a delightful meal for any occasion.
Diet Type
Non-Vegetarian
Allergies
None specified
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 6
Cooking Time: 75 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound (lb) dry navy beans, drained
- 4 Quarts (qt) water
- 1 Pound (lb) leftover ham bone, shredded
- 1 Medium onion, minced
- 2 Medium carrots, sliced
- 2 Stalks celery, minced
- 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) garlic powder
- 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) black pepper, ground
- 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) paprika
Steps
- In a large stockpot, combine the water, ham bone, and pre-soaked navy beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until the beans are nearly soft.
- Remove the ham bone from the pot and cut off any remaining meat. Set the meat aside.
- Take out one-third of the beans and mash them using a potato masher or food processor.
- Return the mashed beans and ham meat to the stockpot. Add the minced onion, sliced carrots, minced celery, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and paprika. If you have drippings from a previously cooked ham, add them now for extra flavor.
- Continue to simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy the savory flavors of this comforting soup.
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Enjoy your homemade Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Soup!
