Navy Bean Soup Recipe (with Ham)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    218 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

Navy Bean Soup Recipe (with Ham)

Nana's Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup Recipe - A simple yet utterly addictive ham and bean soup recipe is a great way to use your leftover holiday ham bone.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 1 ham bone + ham scraps
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 10 cups water
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. The Night Before: Place the dried beans in a large bowl and cover with three inches of water. Soak the dried beans overnight (up to 24 hours) to soften. Drain when ready to use.
  2. Place a large 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add the oil, ham bone, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften the onions.
  3. Then add in the drained beans, thyme, ground cumin, crushed red pepper, 10 cups of water, and any remaining ham scraps. (Do not salt the soup until the end, because ham bones can be very salty.)
  4. Bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, covered, until the beans are very soft. Uncover and stir occasionally, then place the lid back on top.
  5. Use a fork to pull any remaining ham off the bone and stir it into the soup. Discard the bone. Add 1-2 cups additional water if the soup is too thick. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Sometimes Nana (and I) add 2-3 chopped carrots, and 2-3 chopped celery stalks to the soup for additional veggie goodness. They are not necessary, but do add a bit of extra color! If using, add the carrots and celery when you add the onions.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 218kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 715mg (20%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 218 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 218kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 715mg 15%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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