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Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup 7Comforting Secrets Revealed

Old Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

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A hearty and comforting soup made with ham and beans.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Soak the dried beans overnight in water.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
  4. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  5. Add soaked beans, ham hock, chicken broth, and bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  7. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return to the pot.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Make sure to soak the beans for best results.
  • This soup can be frozen for later use.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or spinach.

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