Chock-full of ham, beans and celery, this hearty soup makes a wonderful meal at any time of year. Freeze the bone from a holiday ham until you're ready to make soup. Plus, once prepared, it freezes well for a great make-ahead supper! -Rosemarie Forcum White Stone, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h15m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse, discarding liquid. In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, place the beans, ham bone or hocks and 3 quarts water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Skim fat if necessary. Add the onions, garlic, celery, parsley, potatoes, salt and pepper; simmer 1 hour longer., Set aside ham bones until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces and return to Dutch oven. Heat through. Sprinkle with parsley or chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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Aaron VanAntwerp
[email protected]This soup is a little bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.
zayan qureshi
[email protected]I made this soup with chicken broth instead of ham broth and it turned out great.
Landon Sparks
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Allah Ditta AD
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I still enjoyed this soup. The flavor is very well-balanced.
Ivan Sserunjogi
[email protected]This soup is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to taste.
gagan oli
[email protected]I made this soup in a slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.
Shenal Desilva
[email protected]This soup is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing.
Shakil Cp
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
SK SHAHIN Khan
[email protected]This soup is so flavorful and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Sparkle N Shine Vlogs
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover ham.
DANi MALiK. vlogs
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.