Best 7 Navy Bean Soup With Ham Recipes

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Discover the comforting goodness of a classic navy bean soup brimming with tender beans, savory ham, and a symphony of flavors. This hearty and satisfying soup is a culinary journey that celebrates the humble navy bean, transforming it into a culinary treasure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures, our carefully curated selection of navy bean soup recipes offers something for every palate and skill level. Dive into the depths of flavor and create a soup that warms the soul and nourishes the body, leaving you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

NAVY BEAN (HAM AND BEAN) SOUP



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Hearty, thick soup that's a perfect something to do with your leftover holiday ham and bones. Use two bones with plenty of meat on them instead of the ham hocks. I make it every time we have two ham bones in the freezer and once I take most of the meat off, the dogs get the bones for a special treat, so they love when I make this too! Found it on the Food Network site, but I've tweaked it a bit.

Provided by Chef Skie

Categories     Ham

Time 3h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs navy beans, picked over, rinsed, and drained
10 -15 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme (I use rosemary instead)
1 -2 bay leaf, depending on size
2 large smoked ham hocks (or ham bones)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (or 2 small)
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
8 cups cold water
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
butter (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Put beans in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of cold water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and summer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour, then drain.
  • Tie herbs into a bundle or wrap in a square of cheesecloth.
  • In a large pot, combine herbs, beans, ham, onions, carrots, garlic, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1-2 hours or until the beans are tender.
  • Turn off heat, remove ham and allow to cool, then cut into cubes.
  • Remove herbs and discard.
  • Puree about 3 cups or beans with some of the liquid. (I like my stick blender for this, just be careful because it is super hot!).
  • Stir puree and meat back into the remaining soup.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Put in bowls, top with a pat of butter, and serve.

NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM



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Use smoked ham hocks to add hearty flavor to a navy bean soup made from scratch.

Provided by jerry_smart

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dry navy beans - picked over, rinsed, and drained
10 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large smoked ham hocks
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
8 cups cold water
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place navy beans into a large pot and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans.
  • Use a small piece of kitchen twine to tie parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf into a small bundle. Place soaked beans, herb bundle, ham hocks, carrot, onion, and garlic into a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Pour 8 cups cold water over ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans and ham hocks are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn off heat; remove ham hocks and let cool. When they are cool enough to handle, remove meat from the bones, discarding the bones, fat, and skin. Chop ham into small cubes. Remove and discard herb bundle.
  • Transfer about 3 cups cooked beans along with some cooking liquid into a blender; puree beans. Pour pureed beans back into soup, add cooked ham, and bring back to a simmer over medium heat. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 15.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 110.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP RECIPE



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This slow-cooker recipe couldn't be easier.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 6h15m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 oz.) package dried navy beans, soaked overnight according to package directions, drained, and rinsed
4 cups water
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small onion)
½ cup chopped peeled carrot (2 carrots)
½ cup chopped celery (3 celery stalks)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 large, meaty roasted ham bone

Steps:

  • Place beans, water, broth, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; stir to combine. Place ham bone in center of mixture. Cover and cook on HIGH 6 hours or LOW 8 to 10 hours until beans are tender. Remove ham bone and any gristle. Return any ham meat to soup.

BEAN SOUP WITH HAM



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Use ham hocks or a meaty ham bone in this hearty navy bean soup. The simple soup is made with dried beans, ham, and simple seasonings.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Soup

Time 6h50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried navy beans (or another variety of bean)
2 quarts water
2 ham hocks (or a meaty leftover ham bone or shank)
Optional: 1 cup ham (chopped)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
Optional: 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
2 bay leaves (dried)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Black Pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Wash the navy beans thoroughly and pick them over. Discard any damaged or malformed beans and look for small stones.
  • Pour the beans into a very large pot and add 2 quarts of water. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a full boil; let boil for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let beans soak for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Add the ham hocks or ham bone to the pot with the soaked beans and their cooking water and bring to a simmer.
  • Continue to cook over low heat until the beans are tender, or about 90 minutes.
  • Remove the bones and chop the ham, discarding the bones and fat. Reserve the ham on the side.
  • Return the chopped ham to the pot. Add the onions, bay leaf, celery, and optional carrots to the pot, as well as the extra leftover chopped ham, if using.
  • Add enough water or unsalted vegetable stock to make about 16 cups of liquid. Taste the broth and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Cook the soup for about 30 minutes to one hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has thickened a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 45 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 18 rolls, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES



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This soup has been a favorite of my family for years. I like to consider the recipe a general guideline which is forgiving and lends itself to modification depending on the cook. If you make this recipe as it stands, it is wonderful. Don't get too hung up on what ham you put in, but I think the post-Easter ham bone which still bears meat is the best for me. Pork hocks are good if you like a smokey flavor. Honey glazed ham works great when you want the hint of sweetness for your sweetie pie! Sometimes I buy a simple cooked ham-in-a-foil-bag at Costco or Sam's and add a bit of brown sugar and honey to the soup! (The ham that doesn't get used gets portioned and frozen for the next batches I make!)

Provided by Desert Mojo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried navy beans
1 1/2 lbs meaty ham bone or 1 1/2 lbs smoked pork hocks, which are meaty
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme (crush it up)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups turnips or 2 cups parsnips
1 cup sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Rinse beans. In a large sauce pan (6 quart), add beans and 5 cups room temperature water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. (You can always prepare the beans your way or according to the package).
  • Drain and rinse the beans. In the same pot, add 5 cups of fresh water to the beans. Add the pork, onion, celery, chicken bullion, parsley, thyme and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot and cook for 1 3/4 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a plate to cool off. Add the carrots. Add the rutabaga or turnip or parsnip and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • While the soup is simmering for the last 15 minutes, cut, pull or chop the pork into course pieces then add it back into the soup and turn off the heat.
  • Let it rest for as long as you can hold out, then serve with some nice warm bread with butter on it. Yum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 915.2, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 13.9

NAVY BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP



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Ham hock soup with navy beans is an easy, delicious, economical, heartwarming, one-pot meal that will warm you up on a cold night!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 7h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried navy beans
12 cups water, divided
2 ½ pounds smoked ham hocks
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth (such as Swanson® Natural Goodness®)
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 bay leaves
2 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
¾ cup mashed potato flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort the navy beans. Place in a Dutch oven with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until beans are softened, about 5 hours.
  • Drain the navy beans and discard the soaking liquid. Rinse beans and return to the Dutch oven. Add ham hocks, chicken broth, 4 cups water, onion, parsley, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Mix carrots, celery, and potato flakes into the soup until well combined. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Take ham hocks from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to the pot and warm through over medium heat, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

HEARTY NAVY BEAN SOUP



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My family loves navy bean soup! Beans were a commodity you did not survive without in the '30s. This excellent navy beans and ham soup is a real family favorite of ours and I make it often. -Mildred Lewis, Temple, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups (1-1/2 pounds) dried navy beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 meaty ham hock or 1 cup diced cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
2-1/2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Place in a Dutch oven. Add the tomatoes with juice, onion, ham hock, broth, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1-1/2 hours., Add more water if necessary. Remove ham hock and let it stand until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; set aside. (For a thicker soup, cool slightly, then puree beans in a food processor or blender and return to pan.) Return ham to soup and heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 16g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beans: Use dried navy beans for the best flavor and texture. You can also use canned beans, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • Soak the Beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. Be sure to drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Don't be afraid to add different vegetables to your soup. Some good additions include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Add Some Herbs and Spices: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of your soup. Some good choices include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
  • Don't Overcook the Beans: Overcooked beans can become mushy and lose their flavor. Be sure to cook the beans until they are tender but still firm.

Conclusion:

Navy bean soup with ham is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy soup to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a navy bean soup that your whole family will love. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give navy bean soup with ham a try. You won't be disappointed!

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