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
- 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
- Protein 177.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 35.2 g Moderate
- Total Fat 39.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 13.88 g High
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High
- Cholesterol 591.96 mg High
- Sodium 13309.41 mg High
- Fiber 9.06 g Good Source
- Sugar 20.16 g High
- Added Sugar 9.93 g Moderate
- Calcium 122.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 13.88 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2525.29 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 101.36 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 2.04 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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