Basic Ham and Bean Soup
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Basic Ham and Bean Soup

This hearty ham and bean soup is packed with vegetables and gets an extra boost of flavor thanks to the addition of a ham hock, garlic, and mustard.

Ingredients

  • water
    8 c
  • dry great northern beans

    sorted and rinsed

    1 lb
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • chopped carrots
    1 c
  • chopped onion
    1 c
  • stalk celery

    chopped

    ½
  • minced garlic
    1 tsp
  • mustard powder
    1 tsp
  • bay leaves
    2
  • ham hock
    1
  • chopped ham
    2 c
  • ground white pepper
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Place water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt and remove the pot from heat; cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with beans; stir well. Add ham hock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Remove ham hock and discard. Stir in chopped ham and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.

    Step 4
Basic Ham and Bean Soup
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Basic Ham and Bean Soup

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About this Recipe

When a craving for a deeply satisfying, home-style meal strikes, nothing delivers quite like a hearty bowl of ham and bean soup. This Basic Ham and Bean Soup recipe is designed to warm you from the inside out, offering a comforting embrace with every spoonful.

The secret to this soup's incredible depth of flavor lies in a few key ingredients. The ham hock slowly simmers, infusing the broth with a rich, smoky essence that forms the backbone of the dish. Alongside, garlic and a touch of mustard powder add layers of savory complexity, elevating it beyond a simple bean soup to a truly memorable meal.

Expect a robust and flavorful soup, brimming with tender, creamy great northern beans and savory chopped ham. The medley of crisp-tender carrots, sweet onion, and aromatic celery provides a pleasant texture contrast and fresh brightness, all mingling in a rich, savory broth. This is a wonderfully nourishing and filling dish, perfect for a chilly evening.

Customizing this soup is easy to suit your pantry or preferences. Feel free to swap the great northern beans for navy or cannellini beans for a slightly different texture. For extra vegetables, consider adding diced potatoes or a handful of fresh spinach during the final stages of cooking. If you enjoy a touch of heat, a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added alongside the white pepper.

This comforting ham and bean soup is an ideal choice for a casual family dinner. Serve it with a crusty loaf of bread to soak up every last bit of the savory broth, or alongside a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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