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

1. 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.
2. Remove the ham bone from the pot and cut off any remaining meat. Set the meat aside.
3. Take out one-third of the beans and mash them using a potato masher or food processor.
4. 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.
5. Continue to simmer the soup until the vegetables are tender.
6. Serve hot and enjoy the savory flavors of this comforting soup.

Enjoy your homemade Hearty Ham and Navy Bean Soup!