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How to Make Mom's Ham and Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, hearty bowl of Mom's Ham and Bean Soup on a cold winter's day. This classic comfort food recipe has been passed down through generations and is a staple in many households. The rich, smoky flavor of the ham, combined with the creamy texture of the beans, makes for a satisfying and filling meal that the whole family will love.

What makes this recipe so special is the slow cooking process, which allows the flavors to develop and meld together perfectly...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dried Great Northern beans
  • 4 meaty ham hocks
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain water and transfer beans to a large stockpot.
  • Mix ham hocks, water, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf with beans in the stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until ham is coming off the bones, about 2 hours.
  • Remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat from bones, discarding fat and bones. Return meat to the pot. Continue cooking until beans reach desired softness.

    • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 885mg

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    Soup recipes
    Ham recipes
    Bean recipes
    Main recipes
    Comfort food recipes