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Cozy Ham and Bean Soup: 7 Reasons to Savor Every Spoonful

Cozy Ham and Bean Soup

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A warm and hearty ham and bean soup perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup dried navy beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Soak the navy beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans.
  3. In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add ham, beans, chicken broth, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

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