Description
A hearty soup made with ham, white beans, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ham bone
- 2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add the ham bone, soaked white beans, chicken broth, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove ham bone, shred any meat, and return it to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
This soup freezes well; add more broth when reheating if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g