Navy Bean Soup Recipe
Perfect for chilly days, this traditional soup is sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone with some meat left on
- 4-5 cups leftover ham chopped
- 2 cups dry navy beans
- 2 cups celery chopped
- 2 cups carrots chopped
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 tsp dry thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 1 tbsp dry parsley
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 8-9 cups chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing vegetables
Instructions
- Soak dry beans in cold water for 8-10 hours, then drain and rinse.
- Sauté celery, carrots, onions, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
- Add chicken stock, ham bone, and chopped ham to the pot.
- Stir in beans, thyme, parsley, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2-3 hours.
- Before serving, remove ham bone and chop up large pieces of ham. Enjoy!