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Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup finished dish

Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

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Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar optional, for added depth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and sort the dried beans, then soak them overnight in a large bowl of water. Drain before using.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the ham bone (or diced ham), soaked beans, water, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the ham bone and shred any remaining meat into the soup. Discard the bay leaf.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste and stir in apple cider vinegar if desired.
  8. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread for a comforting meal.

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