Ham and Navy Bean Soup Recipe: Comforting & Easy!

Name: Ham and Navy Bean Soup Recipe: Comforting & Easy!
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight; 4 quarts water; 1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Looking for the best way to use a leftover ham bone? This navy bean soup recipe is it! Don't forget to save the flavorful pan drippings from your cooked ham – chill them to remove the fat and use the delicious juices for an extra layer of taste.

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time1 hr
Yield6

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Ingredients

1 pound dry navy beans, soaked overnight
4 quarts water
1 pound leftover ham bone with meat attached
1 onion, finely diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, diced
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Combine water, ham bone, and pre-soaked navy beans in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the beans are almost tender.
Take out the ham bone and cut off any remaining meat. Remove approximately 1/3 of the beans and mash them using a potato masher or a food processor.
Return the ham and mashed beans to the stockpot. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika. If you have ham drippings from previously cooked ham, add them now for extra flavor. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 459 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 20 g
Sugar Content: 5 g
Sodium Content: 949 mg
Protein Content: 34 g
Cholesterol Content: 47 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 51 g
Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g