Ham Bone and White Bean Soup
Ham Bone and White Bean Soup brings together tender great northern beans and a rich, meaty broth simmered from a leftover ham bone. Aromatic vegetables and a splash of dry sherry add depth and a gentle sweetness, while fresh parsley brightens each spoonful. Serve on a chilly evening with crusty bread for a hearty family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook11 hrs 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine ham bone and 4 quarts water in a large stock pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat; simmer for 10 to 12 hours.
- 2
Stock can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or frozen for longer storage.
- 3
Meanwhile, place the beans in a large pot with enough water to cover; soak overnight.
- 4
Drain the beans; return them to the pot.
- 5
Transfer the ham bone to a cutting board; when cool enough to handle, remove any edible meat.
- 6
Strain the stock; reserve 3 quarts for the soup.
- 7
The remaining stock can be frozen.
- 8
Add 3 quarts reserved stock to the soaked beans.
- 9
Add the ham, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic; season with salt and black pepper.
- 10
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 11
Cover, tilting the lid to let steam escape; simmer until the beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 12
Add sherry during the last 30 minutes of cooking; season with salt and black pepper.
- 13
Sprinkle servings with fresh parsley.
- Calories 1162.41 kcal High
- Protein 139.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 33.87 g High
- Saturated Fat 16.93 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 509.17 mg High
- Sodium 11095.75 mg High
- Fiber 3.59 g Moderate
- Sugar 20.23 g High
- Added Sugar 15.93 g High
- Calcium 44.63 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.74 mg Good Source
- Potassium 250.28 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 12.63 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.74 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
Ham Bone and White Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 11 hrs 45 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Celery, Cooking Sherry, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 1162.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham Bone and White Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Ham Bone and White Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Celery, Cooking Sherry, Diced Carrots, Diced Ham. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Ham Bone and White Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ham Bone and White Bean Soup?
- About 11 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 11 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1162.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham Bone and White Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 13 steps.
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