MAMA'S HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
Put a pot of Ham and White Bean Soup on the stove to simmer and you're bound to have people asking when dinner will be ready. All of us kids could hardly wait for this filling meal and the tasty cornbread wedges. :-)
Provided by Carrie James-Keaton
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes.
- 2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- 3. Add chicken stock, water, diced ham, ham shank, oregano, bay leaf and 2 cans of beans. Cover and bring to low boil for 10 minutes. Stir; reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- 4. Meanwhile, mash remaining can of beans with a potato masher until thick and creamy. Stir into soup mixture; blend well.
- 5. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to heat through.
- 6. Discard ham shank and bay leaf before serving.
- 7. COOK'S NOTES: I have also made this soup using dry great northern beans. You just have to fully cook them and then begin with the directions in this recipe. Both ways I cooked them turned out yummy!!!
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Krishna Kelly
kelly_krishna@gmail.comI'm going to make this soup for my next potluck. I know everyone will love it.
Jedzi Wil
w-j@hotmail.co.ukThis soup is a must-try for any ham and bean soup lover.
Shalom Chunga
c.s@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this soup. It looks delicious.
Haroon Sabri
haroon-s82@hotmail.comThis soup is the best ham and bean soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.
AM MAHIN S2
m.am58@yahoo.comThis soup is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner.
Saviour Saviour
saviour.s1@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.
Mahabub Masum
mahabubm@gmail.comThis soup is a lot of work to make. It's not worth the effort.
lemons wife
wife-l@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too thick. I had to add some extra water to thin it out.
Luka Bright
l97@yahoo.comThis soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices, such as garlic powder and onion powder, to give it more flavor.
Jamsheed Ali Awan
j_awan62@gmail.comI'm not a fan of white beans, so I used cannellini beans instead. The soup was still delicious.
Otgo Otgo
ootgo60@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the ham and they don't even notice the vegetables.
kar
kar80@hotmail.comI added some extra vegetables to this soup, such as carrots and celery. It made the soup even more hearty and nutritious.
ashuulah nanteza
nanteza-ashuulah96@yahoo.comI made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.
Mukwano Love
l_m83@aol.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal.
Sharon Kaulf
sharon71@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The white beans and vegetables balanced out the ham flavor perfectly.
Kifax cumar Kifax
kk@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Md. Shakib islam Rohan
r-m77@yahoo.comI made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was gone in no time.
Md shohan rana
rana-m@hotmail.frThis soup is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The ham and white beans provide a protein-packed base, while the vegetables and spices add flavor and nutrition.