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Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

Lily Coleman
Basic ham and bean soup made with canned beans. Very easy to make.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
  • 2 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 16 ounce can great northern beans undrained
  • 2 cups water or as needed
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Remove ham from the bone; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the bone.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • At the same time, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour undrained beans into vegetable mixture. Add ham, reserved ham bone, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
  • Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.