CRAZY OLD BAG LADY'S BEAN & HAM SOUP
Soups are a great way to use leftover ham. This very easy soup recipe uses ham and a few other simple ingredients to create a comforting and hearty meal. The mild flavor of the navy beans is perfect for the savory ham. Adding fresh veggies to the soup after it's started cooking means they have structure and aren't mushy. Between...
Provided by Corinne Mihelic
Categories Bean Soups
Time 10h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. To soak beans: In a large bowl, cover beans with water by 2 inches and let soak for 8-10 hours (overnight) and drain.
- 2. In a large heavy pot, combine beans with ham hock or the chunk ham, bay leaf and 12 cups of water. Bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until beans are just tender. Stir in onion, celery, carrot, potato, and garlic. Simmer for another hour or until soup is very thick.
- 3. Remove ham hock and strip off meat from the bone. Discard the rind and fat.
- 4. Stir meat into soup and season with salt and pepper.
- 5. Stir in parsley and serve hot.
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