BEAN AND HAM SOUP

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A modified Betty Crocker recipe. I always make this with my leftover ham and ham bone after the holidays.

Provided by Jenny Frenny

Categories     Ham

Time 3h15m

Yield 7-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 cups water
1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean
2 cups cubed cooked ham
1 ham bone
1 chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Put water and beans in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes then turn off burner and cover pot. Let the soup soak for 1-2 hours. (see other option).
  • (option 2: Soak beans overnight in 7 cups of water. In the morning drain off water and rinse beans. Return beans to pot and add 6 cups of water. Add more or less water to your liking.).
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to boil. Lower heat to simmering and cover pot. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, until beans are tender. Add water while cooking to keep soup to your desired consistency.
  • Remove bone from soup. Cut any meat from the bone and add it it the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.8, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 203.8, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 18.3, Protein 25

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