Best 2 Ham And Great Northern Bean Soup Recipes

Ham and great northern bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of ham, beans, and vegetables creates a rich and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and comforting meal that your family and friends will love.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup image

Basic ham and bean soup. Very easy to make.

Provided by Christy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
2 cups water, or as needed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cut ham off bone in bite-size pieces, reserving bone. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry ham pieces in hot butter until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir onion, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter until softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour undrained beans into vegetables, add ham and reserved ham bone, and pour in water to make soup your desired thickness. Stir bay leaves into soup and season with salt and black pepper.
Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 919.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP FOR THE CROCK POT

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup for the Crock Pot image

Title says it all. Put this it together using a little bit from this recipe and a little bit from that recipe but mostly suggestions from my Mom. Tip I learned from someone else on Zaar was to add the salt at the very end of the cooking time, otherwise the beans get tough. You could also add 3/4 cup celery if you like celery in your soup, or saute the carrots and onion before putting them in the Crock Pot if you like the flavor from that, too.

Provided by Cats Pajamas

Categories Ham

Time 8h20m

Yield 8 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb dried great northern beans, separated, soaked, and rinsed
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth (or substitute 2 cups of pan drippings if you have them, so 2 cups ham drippings and 4 cups chicken b)
2 cups cooked ham, diced or shredded
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon basil (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
salt (I use sea salt)

Steps:

Place the soaked and rinsed beans in a 5- or 6-quart crock pot. Look them over one more time for any bad beans or foreign matter.
Add chopped carrots and onion.
Pour chicken broth (pan drippings/chicken broth combination if you're using it) over beans, carrots, and onion. Mix gently.
Add ham and stir again.
Throw in ground thyme, basil, and ground black pepper. (Measurements in ingredients section are a guesstimate, I hardly ever use measuring spoons when cooking, I just make a cup in my hand and eyeball it.) To my tastebuds, a little thyme goes a long way so you may wish to add more than 1/2 teaspoon. Stir again.
Add bay leaf and push it gently under the surface of the broth so it doesn't float.
Cook on high for 1 hour, then low for 8 hours, stirring once in a while if you can. You could probably just cook on low for 8-9 hours if there's nobody home to change the setting. I just like to get things heated up and moving so I do high for an hour on just about everything I put in a Crock Pot.
Remove the bay leaf.
Add salt just before serving to the whole pot or individual bowls.
This may taste good with a drop of Dijon mustard in individual bowls or even a tablespoon or two of cream.
If it's too thin, just take the lid off for a while.

Tips:

Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce cooking time.
Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
Add the ham bone to the soup for extra flavor. You can also use a ham hock or leftover ham.
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as garlic, onion, or celery.
Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. You can also top it with grated cheese or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Ham and great northern bean soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give this recipe a try.