ham and bean soup
(2 ratings)
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Time to use up that left over Easter dinner ham. I don't particularly care for ham soup but the hubby does and says this is good so I'll take his word for it!
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(2 ratings)
Ingredients For ham and bean soup
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1 lbgreat northern beans rinsed, drained and picked over, discard beans that float to the top
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ham bones/hocks around 2lbs and or scraps and pieces left over
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1large onion chopped
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1clove garlic
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1large potato pared and cubed
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2celery ribs finely chopped
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1large carrot shredded or sliced (can add more if you like)
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2 Tbspfresh parsley, minced
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pepper to taste
How To Make ham and bean soup
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1In a large soup pot combine beans and 2 1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil and cover and continue to boil for 2 mins. Remove from heat and allow to stand covered for 1 hr. Add ham bones/hocks onion and garlic and boil again for about 1 hr. Reduce heat and simmer for around 2 hrs. Add potatoes, celery and carrots. Allow to simmer for around 1 hr. more or longer as needed.
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2Remove bones from and dice up any extra meat you want to add and add to soup. Discard fat, this is always easier after its been refrigirated.
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