PERFECT HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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This is a recipe that I got off of another recipe site and it makes the most delicious ham and bean soup! I make it anytime that I have leftover ham and a ham hock. It is very important to use a ham hock, and it is not to be made in a crockpot. But, made as directed, it is the best that I have ever tasted!

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry great northern bean
8 cups water
2 cups chopped ham
1 ham hock
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • After rinsing and sorting beans, place water in large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add salt and beans and remove from heat.
  • Let beans sit in water for one hour.
  • Add ham hock, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves.
  • Stir throughly.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for one hour.
  • Remove ham hock.
  • Add ham, stir, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Season with pepper and serve.

Jasmine Gurung
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This soup is a family favorite. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually make a big batch and freeze it in individual containers so I always have some on hand. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.


David Wainaina
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This soup is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful. I love the smoky flavor from the ham hocks. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Abdeldjaouad BELABIDI
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This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I found it to be a bit bland and lacking in flavor. I think it could be improved with some additional seasonings.


Mister Leadon
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal. I usually make it with dried beans, which are much cheaper than canned beans. It's a great way to save money and eat healthy.


Arif Malik
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This soup is delicious! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of ham and beans. It's also very easy to make. I just threw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Aaron Elmitt
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This soup is very easy to make, but it's not very flavorful. I think it could be improved with some additional seasonings. I also think it would be better if it was simmered for longer.


hayk mesrak
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal. I usually make it with dried beans, which are much cheaper than canned beans. It's a great way to save money and eat healthy.


Just For You
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This soup is a family favorite. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it. I usually make a big batch and freeze it in individual containers so I always have some on hand. It's the perfect soup for a busy weeknight.


Fasi Ghouri
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This soup is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful. I love the smoky flavor from the ham hocks. I also added some chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Dyson Phone
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This soup is delicious! It's so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of ham and beans. It's also very easy to make. I just threw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Bonnie Kelly
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This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I found it to be a bit bland and lacking in flavor. I think it could be improved with some additional seasonings.


Jafid Haider
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this again.


Elenore Morgan
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can use leftover ham or ham hocks. It's also a great way to use up dried beans.


South Korea
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This was a great recipe! The soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used a leftover ham bone and some dried beans. The soup simmered all day and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Prince Shohagh
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This soup is fantastic! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I used a smoked ham hock, which gave the soup a delicious smoky flavor. I also added a few chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor. My family loved it!