PERFECT HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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This is a recipe that I got off of another recipe site and it makes the most delicious ham and bean soup! I make it anytime that I have leftover ham and a ham hock. It is very important to use a ham hock, and it is not to be made in a crockpot. But, made as directed, it is the best that I have ever tasted!

Provided by Helping Hands

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dry great northern bean
8 cups water
2 cups chopped ham
1 ham hock
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • After rinsing and sorting beans, place water in large saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add salt and beans and remove from heat.
  • Let beans sit in water for one hour.
  • Add ham hock, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves.
  • Stir throughly.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for one hour.
  • Remove ham hock.
  • Add ham, stir, and simmer for 30 more minutes.
  • Remove bay leaves.
  • Season with pepper and serve.

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