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Bowl of old-fashioned ham and bean soup with vegetables and herbs

Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

A comforting and hearty soup made with ham, beans, and fresh vegetables that's perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 piece ham bone
  • 1 cup dried beans (e.g., navy or great northern beans) Soaked overnight
  • 2 pieces carrots, diced
  • 2 pieces celery stalks, diced
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the dried beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse before using.
  2. In a slow cooker, combine the ham bone, soaked beans, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
  2. Remove the ham bone, shred any meat from the bone, and return the meat to the soup.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with cornbread and enjoy!

Notes

For variations, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce during cooking for extra flavor. You can also add potatoes or bell peppers for added nutrition.