ham and bean soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Kristin Miller
Hampton, IA

Time to use up that left over Easter dinner ham. I don't particularly care for ham soup but the hubby does and says this is good so I'll take his word for it!

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For ham and bean soup

  • 1 lb
    great northern beans rinsed, drained and picked over, discard beans that float to the top
  • ham bones/hocks around 2lbs and or scraps and pieces left over
  • 1
    large onion chopped
  • 1
    clove garlic
  • 1
    large potato pared and cubed
  • 2
    celery ribs finely chopped
  • 1
    large carrot shredded or sliced (can add more if you like)
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, minced
  • pepper to taste

How To Make ham and bean soup

  • 1
    In a large soup pot combine beans and 2 1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and cover and continue to boil for 2 mins. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 1 hr. Add ham bones/hocks onion and garlic and boil again for about 1 hr. Reduce heat and simmer for around 2 hrs. Add potatoes, celery and carrots. Allow to simmer for around 1 hr. more or longer as needed.
  • 2
    Remove bones from and dice up any extra meat you want to add and add to soup. Discard fat, this is always easier after its been refrigirated.

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