Ham and Bean Soup is a hearty soup made with ham and 15 types of beans. It is a great way to use a ham bone to make a delicious meal.
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time3hours50minutes
Total Time4hours
Servings8servings
AuthorRenee
Ingredients
1bag HamBeens® 15 Bean Soup20 ounces
1ham bonepreferably with some ham still on it
2quartsvegetable broth
1to 2 tablespoons olive oil
1onionchopped
2garlic cloveschopped
1box Pomi chopped tomatoes26.46 ounces
1teaspoonchili powder
Juice of 1 lemon
1teaspoonpepper
Saltif needed
Instructions
In a large stockpot, soak dried beans in 2 quarts of water overnight (at least 8 hours). Discard the ham seasoning packet. Drain beans and put back in the stockpot.
Add ham bone and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer loosely covered for 2 1/2 hours. Skim off any foam that forms on the top while simmering.
In a skillet, add olive oil and onions. Cook onions on medium-low until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add onions and garlic to beans. Add chopped tomatoes, chili powder, lemon juice, and pepper to beans. Simmer for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
Taste soup and add salt if needed. Remove ham bone. Shred any large chunks of ham from the bone or in the soup and put the ham pieces back into the soup. Discard ham bone.