Hearty White Bean and Ham Soup

WHY YOU'LL LOVE  THIS RECIPE

Great Leftovers.

Loaded with Flavor!

Healthy.

Dry Navy Beans Pork Hock or Ham Bone Olive Oil Onion Celery Carrots Chicken Broth White Wine Vinegar Herbs Seasonings Parsnips

ham and white beans soup ingredients

"A convenient soup made with leftover ham that's even more delicious the next day!"

– Anonymous

– Anonymous

HOW TO MAKE the white bean and ham soup:

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven and sauté the vegetables until tender.

SAUTE VEGETABLES

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Step 1

Stir in prepared dried beans, ham hocks or bone, seasonings, vinegar, and broth.

ADD INGREDIENTS

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Step 2

Cover and simmer until beans are tender and the ham pulls easily from the bone.

SIMMER THE SOUP

Step 3

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Remove the ham bone and pull the meat off the bone and add back to the soup. Remove bay leaves.

PULL HAM & ADD

Step 4

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Once cooled, transfer your soup to an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

STORE

Step 5

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FAQ's

The vegetables release a lot of water and can bland out the soup. Add enough seasonings and herbs to add flavor.

Q: Why does my ham and bean soup taste bland?

Q: Why is my ham and bean soup so salty?

This soup can get salty depending on the ham. Reduce the amount of added sodium to control how salty.