A tasty bean soup with ham.
Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time:: 1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:: 2 hrs 5 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
7 cups water
1 ham bone
2 cups diced ham
¼ cup minced onion
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
½ cup sliced carrots
½ cup sliced celery
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
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Add ham bone, diced ham, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Add carrots and celery; cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Remove ham bone from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Stir into soup until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!
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