~ hearty ham & bean soup ~ cass's way

Name: ~ Hearty Ham & Bean Soup ~ Cass's Way
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) minced garlic paste; 6 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 1/2 - 2 pound(s) ham bone with meat attached; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes ( about 2 cups ); 2 - 3 - carrots, peeled and cubed; 2 - 3 medium stalks, celery including leaves, chopped; 1 pound(s) dry navy beans or could use great northern; 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 3/4 - 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 - 3 - bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) each - cumin & black pepper

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Dec 27, 2015

I'm always making bean soups in the winter and especially after having our Christmas ham and using that delicious ham bone. This soup turned out awesome. I can't wait to have the leftovers tomorrow as I always think it's better the next day. My family loved the addition of potatoes to this one. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 2 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic paste
6 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 - 2 pounds ham bone with meat attached
2 medium yukon gold potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes ( about 2 cups )
2 - 3 - carrots, peeled and cubed
2 - 3 medium stalks, celery including leaves, chopped
1 pound dry navy beans or could use great northern
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 - 1 teaspoons salt
2 - 3 - bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon each - cumin & black pepper

How To Make ~ hearty ham & bean soup ~ cass's way

Step 1

Either soak beans over night covered with water or cover with water and bring to a boil for 2 minutes then remove from stove and cover for 1 hour. ( make sure you pick through beans to remove any debris before either soaking method. ) In a heavy dutch oven over medium heat - add oil, once hot add onion and garlic. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Remove from stove and add the broth, ham bone, beans, potatoes, carrots, celery, pepper, cumin, salt, oregano and bay leaves.

Step 2

Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove bone and cool, then remove meat and add back to pot. Continue simmering for another 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beans are desired tenderness. Remove bay leaves. Taste and if needs more seasoning add it and stir.
Step 3

Serve in individual bowls with some crusty bread. Delicious!
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