Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with ham, beans, and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 pound dried great northern beans, rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the beans overnight or use the quick soak method.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add diced ham, soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, pepper, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a ham bone while simmering and remove before serving.
- You can use canned beans for a quicker version; reduce cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers freeze well for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg