Description
Ham and Bean Soup is the epitome of comfort food, featuring tender beans, smoky ham, and a blend of vegetables simmered in a savory broth. This hearty soup warms both body and soul, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its delightful aroma and rich flavors, it?s a dish that evokes nostalgia while being quick to prepare and easy to customize with pantry staples. Enjoy a bowlful of this deliciousness that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried navy beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 pound)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Rinse soaked beans under cold water and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Saut? chopped onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and saut? for an additional minute.
- Stir in the smoked ham hock and rinsed beans. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover by about two inches.
- Add bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour until beans are tender.
- Discard bay leaves before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg