BEAN AND HAM SOUP

Bean and Ham Soup image

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