In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the warmth and nostalgia of a hearty bowl of mom's ham and bean soup. This classic recipe, passed down through generations, evokes memories of family gatherings and the tantalizing aroma of a slow-simmered broth, rich with the flavors of smoky ham, tender beans, and an array of aromatic vegetables. Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal to combat chilly weather or a comforting dish to bring solace on a busy weeknight, this timeless recipe is sure to satisfy and transport you to a simpler, more comforting time.
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MOM'S BEST HAM AND BEAN SOUP
It's a long list of ingredients... but sooo good. My mother made the best Ham and Bean Soup, my recipe is AS CLOSE to hers as I can remember; today my own family and friends love this soup. Oh, my hubby insists this soup alone would be worth another proposal!
Provided by Sharon Hill
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place dry beans and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
- Place 3 more cups fresh water into a large pressure cooker. Add the soaked beans and ham bone, and stir in parsley, bay leaves, dried onion flakes, garlic, thyme, dry mustard, chili powder, and paprika. Seal the pressure cooker, and heat to 15 pounds per square inch. Cook under pressure for 7 minutes; add 1 minute for every 1,000 feet above sea level. Remove from heat, and allow pressure to subside naturally.
- When pressure has reduced, open the lid of the cooker. Stir in 5 more cups of water, celery, olive oil, tomato puree, ketchup, chicken soup base, molasses, brown sugar, and cracked black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer the soup until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in shell pasta, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 930.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
MOM'S HAM AND BEAN SOUP
I could not find the perfect recipe so this is my recipe that I came up with after comparing three different ones. I combined the ingredients that I liked and mom's ham and bean soup was invented. Enjoy!
Provided by BIGLERMOM
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 10h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain water and transfer beans to a large stockpot.
- Mix ham hocks, water, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf with beans in the stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until ham is coming off the bones, about 2 hours.
- Remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat from bones, discarding fat and bones. Return meat to the pot. Continue cooking until beans reach desired softness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 89.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MOM'S HAM BONE BEAN SOUP
This is the bean soup my mom used to make whenever we'd finished a ham -- using the ham bone makes a wonderful stock for the soup. Enjoy!
Provided by Kmac1805
Categories Clear Soup
Time 3h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Soak beans according to package directions, either overnight, or quick 1 hour soak. Drain and rinse beans.
- Add water, ham bone and broths to beans in stockpot. Cut 1 stalk of celery into 3 pieces and add to beans along with chopped onion and bay leaves. Bring to boil, cover partially, lower heat and simmer 90 minutes, or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves and celery.
- Add tomatoes, chopped carrots and other two stalks of celery, chopped finely. Remove bone and take off any remaining ham and chop finely. Add additional ham if needed to make 2 cups and add to soup.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to blend slightly, thickening the soup with the mashed beans.
- Great served with a dolop of horseradish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 289.5, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 10.4
BASIC HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Hearty ham and bean soup. Easy to make and a great way to use a leftover ham bone. This soup also has lots of mixed vegetables.
Provided by J. A. McConville
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 3h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 771.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
MOM'S MOLASSES HAM AND BEANS
This is a recipe my mom made frequently while I was growing up, but I tweaked it to include navy beans instead of lima beans. It's perfect for a cold day when you don't want to bother with lots of cooking. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 7h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except bacon. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours., Remove ham hocks. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into small cubes; return to slow cooker. Stir in crumbled bacon. If desired, serve with pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions., Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water or broth if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 1543mg sodium, Carbohydrate 93g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
RUTH'S WHITE BEAN AND HAM SOUP
Very close to my mom's ham and bean soup. *Update 2/5/08* My mom called and said she never used a bay leaf in her soup so if I'm going to keep her name on this recipe I need to remove the bay leaf :-) -- I always listen to my mom (well at least now!)
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chowders
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mash one can of beans and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, saute the carrots and onions in butter.
- Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans and cook over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 267.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 18.9
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help them cook more quickly and evenly.
- Use a variety of beans. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of white beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
- Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality ham. The flavor of the ham will come through in the soup, so make sure to choose a ham that you enjoy.
- Add vegetables to the soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Try adding carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season the soup to taste. This may include adding salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth.
Conclusion:
Ham and bean soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. It is a great way to use up leftover ham, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. This soup is perfect for a cold winter day, or for any time you need a hearty and satisfying meal.
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