Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Stew

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Delight warms up your soul with its comforting blend of tender navy beans and rich, smoky ham, complemented by carrots and celery. This American classic is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, offering robust flavors that pair beautifully with crusty bread or rice.

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Overview

This hearty bean soup combines the rich flavors of ham and navy beans, simmered to perfection with carrots and celery. It's a comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 125 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 16 Ounces (oz) package navy beans, packaged
• 7 Cups (cups) water
• 1 Whole ham bone
• 2 Cups (cups) ham, diced
• 0.25 Cups (cups) onion, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch black pepper, ground
• 1 Whole bay leaf
• 0.5 Cups (cups) carrots, sliced
• 0.5 Cups (cups) celery, sliced

Steps

1. Rinse the navy beans and transfer them to a large stockpot. Add 7 cups of water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Add the ham bone, diced ham, minced onion, salt, ground black pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the beans are soft.
3. Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
4. Remove the ham bone from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, remove any meat from the bone and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
5. Stir the meat back into the soup until warmed through. Serve hot and enjoy!

Enjoy your Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Delight!