Ham and Bean Soup
A delicious and hearty ham and bean soup that is a delicious soup recipe and perfect to make during the cold winter months.
Servings: 8
Calories:
Ingredients
- 16 oz bag Great Northern beans
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, chopped (approximately 3 carrots)
- 2 cups celery, chopped (approximately 4 stalks)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 ham hock
- 2 cups diced leftover ham
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- ½ tsp Thyme leaves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
Instructions
- Clean any debris or rocks from beans and add to large stock pot.
- Cover with hot water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Boil for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let sit for one hour, then drain beans.
- While beans are quick soaking, add oil and butter to large skillet.
- Melt butter, then add carrots, celery and onions. Saute for about 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir and cook for another minute then remove from heat.
- Add ham hock to dutch oven or large stock pot.
- Pour vegetable broth, chicken stock, beans, diced ham, vegetables into pan.
- Sprinkle with seasonings, salt and pepper, stir, cover and cook over low flame for approximately 2-2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- Enjoy with a delicious piece of homemade corn bread or bread and butter.