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navy bean & ham soup

Recipe by
cheryl koenig
longmont, CO

working outside the home found me with no time to start dry beams from scratch. adding to the mix my husband is a Celiac and must have a gluten free soup. so no Campbell. We missed having bean soup and after many trials & errors this simple recipe hit the spot in flavor.

yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For navy bean & ham soup

  • 2 can
    navy beans
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped ham
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 qt
    water
  • 1 tube
    knorr homestyle chicken (concentrated)
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 Tbsp
    salt free season mix
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    instant potato flakes, dry

How To Make navy bean & ham soup

  • 1
    over medium heat. to a large pan. add olive oil and butter. melt
  • 2
    add onions & carrots. saute until onions become translucent. add ham, cook until starts it brown.
  • 3
    add 2 cans of navy beans juice and all. add water, tube of knorr chicken concentrate, bay leaf, spices. bring to a boil. boil 30 minutes, stir often.
  • 4
    turn pot to low heat, cover. simmer 30 min. stir often.
  • 5
    remove the bay leaf. then add in the instant potato. stir, this should thicken the soup. check the flavor & adjust seasoning as needed. enjoy
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