Ham and Bean Soup
Thick, smoky soup with white beans and ham - a budget-friendly Southern classic that's incredibly satisfying.
Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team
Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
180m
Servings
10
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
Calories
320
Protein
24 g
Carbs
42 g
Fat
5 g
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Ingredients
Shop the tools- 1 lb dried great northern beans
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 2 cups diced ham
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
Rinse and sort beans.
Place beans, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, broth, and bay leaves in large pot.
Bring to boil, then simmer 2-3 hours until beans are very tender.
Remove ham hock, shred meat, and return to pot.
Add diced ham and thyme.
Mash some beans against side of pot to thicken soup.
Season with pepper and salt.
Remove bay leaves and garnish with parsley.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Save that ham bone from holiday dinners for this soup - it adds incredible flavor and makes the broth rich and smoky.
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