Hearty ham and bean soup with lots of vegetables and seasonings. This recipe is easy to make and a great way to use a leftover ham bone.
Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 2 hrs 45 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
8 cups water
1 pound dry great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onion
½ stalk celery, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
1 ham hock
2 cups chopped ham
½ teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
Directions
Place water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt and remove the pot from heat; cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with beans; stir well. Add ham hock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
Remove ham hock and discard. Stir in chopped ham and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.