Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of ham and bean soup, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This hearty dish features tender beans simmered in a rich, savory broth, complemented by chunks of flavorful ham and aromatic vegetables. Easy to prepare, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm hug in a bowl that your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried navy or great northern beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 ham hock (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse soaked beans thoroughly and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ham hock and soaked beans; pour in chicken broth until everything is covered by at least an inch of liquid. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove the ham hock; shred any meat back into the soup while discarding skin/bones. Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg