Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup
Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup is cozy and satisfying, with creamy beans simmered alongside a smoky ham hock and tender bites of carrot, onion, and celery. A hint of garlic and mustard powder adds warmth and depth, while bay leaves round out the broth. Serve it on a chilly evening with crusty bread for a comforting dinner or for next-day lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the water and beans in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the salt, take the pot off the heat, cover, and let it stand for 1 hour.
- 3
Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with the beans and stir well. Add the ham hock and bring to a boil; lower the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 4
Remove the ham hock and discard it. Stir in the chopped ham and simmer until heated through, about 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 1191.37 kcal High 60%
- Protein 177.46 g Good Source 355%
- Carbohydrate 35.2 g 13%
- Total Fat 39.14 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.88 g High 69%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 591.96 mg High 197%
- Sodium 13309.41 mg High 579%
- Dietary Fiber 9.06 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 20.16 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 122.1 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 13.88 mg Good Source 77%
- Potassium 2525.29 mg Good Source 54%
- Vitamin A 101.36 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Mustard
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Celery, Diced Carrots, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 1191.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Celery, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1191.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup healthy?
- Classic Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 1191.37 calories and 177.46 g of protein, or 355% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13309.41 mg (579% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.88 g (69% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Mustard, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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