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Warm up with this soul-satisfying Basic Ham & Bean Soup that develops remarkable flavor from simple ingredients. The technique of soaking beans before cooking ensures tender texture, while the ham hock slowly infuses the broth with smoky richness. Fresh vegetables and herbs add complexity to this humble dish that improves with time. Perfect for batch cooking and freezing, this hearty, economical soup delivers comfort by the bowlful on chilly days.
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Ingredients
1 pound dry great Northern beans
8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ham hock
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 ham hock
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
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1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped ham
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped ham
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
Directions
Rinse the beans, sorting out any broken or discolored ones.
In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil.
Add the salt and the beans and remove from heat.
Let beans sit in the hot water for at least 60 minutes.
After the 60 minutes of soaking, return the pot to high heat and place the ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard and bay leaves in the pot.
Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 more minutes.
Remove ham bone and discard. Stir in the chopped ham and simmer for 30 more minutes.
Season with ground white pepper to taste.
In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil.
Add the salt and the beans and remove from heat.
Let beans sit in the hot water for at least 60 minutes.
After the 60 minutes of soaking, return the pot to high heat and place the ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard and bay leaves in the pot.
Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 more minutes.
Remove ham bone and discard. Stir in the chopped ham and simmer for 30 more minutes.
Season with ground white pepper to taste.
Servings
Makes 9 Servings
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving: Calories: 280; Total Fat: 6g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 680mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 22g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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🔑 Keywords:
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🗂️ Categories: 🥣 Soups & Stews, 🐖 Pork
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Basic Ham & Bean Soup was added on December 30, 2014 and last updated on April 26, 2025.
🗂️ Categories: 🥣 Soups & Stews, 🐖 Pork
📚 Cookbooks: The TFR Cookbook
Basic Ham & Bean Soup was added on December 30, 2014 and last updated on April 26, 2025.
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