In the realm of comfort food, few dishes surpass the classic savory ham and bean soup. With its simple yet hearty ingredients, this soup has been a staple in kitchens for generations. The combination of smoky ham, tender beans, and aromatic vegetables creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you're looking for a warm and filling meal on a chilly day or a hearty dish to feed a crowd, savory ham and bean soup is sure to hit the spot. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect pot of this classic soup, ensuring that every spoonful is packed with flavor and warmth.
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THE BEST BEAN AND HAM SOUP
I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. I serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup.
Provided by BenevolentEmpress
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 10h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the soaked beans into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 30 minutes. Drain. Add the ham bone, ham, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, vegetable juice, and vegetable broth. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Pour in enough of the chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed throughout the day. Remove the ham bone and season with salt if needed. Continue to simmer for a couple more hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1105.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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
HAM-AND-BEAN SOUP RECIPE
A leftover Easter ham bone is the foundation for this easy, hearty meal.
Provided by Paige Grandjean
Time 6h15m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together chicken stock, Great Northern beans, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, celery, carrots, and onion in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place ham bone in the center of mixture; cover and cook on HIGH until beans are tender, about 6 hours. Remove ham bone; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard fat, gristle, and bone. Shred meat, and stir into soup.
QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SAVORY HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Make and share this Savory Ham and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Ham
Time 55m
Yield 7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, add the beans, ham, onion, celery, thyme, pepper, and garlic; stir to combine.
- Add in chicken broth and water; stir.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat.
- Cover and let simmer 20-30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
HOMESTYLE HAM AND BEAN SOUP
This soup is really good and easy. If you have more time, you can use fresh vegetables instead of canned, but I like it either way. My family loves this on a cold winter's day. I believe this recipe is from Taste of Home magazine.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients.
- Bring to boiling.
- Reduce heat.
- Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 805.4, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 30.6
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
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Great Northern beans, navy beans, and black beans.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
- Use a ham bone or ham hock. This will give your soup a rich, smoky flavor. You can also use leftover ham if you have it.
- Add vegetables to your soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
- Season your soup with herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the other ingredients. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
- Simmer your soup for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Ham and bean soup is a classic comfort food 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 hearty and satisfying meal, give ham and bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed.
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