bean soup

25 Pinches
Updated on Mar 17, 2014

My family really enjoys this soup. It is quick and easy to make. I like to make it using left over ham from Christmas or Easter.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 jars great northern beans (large jars)
  • 1 - large onion, chopped
  • 1-2 can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked ham or more to your liking, chopped
  • - brown sugar to taste
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - hot sauce to taste, i use red hot or texas pete
  • 2 boxes chicken broth, low salt
  • - oil
  • 1 clove minced garlic more or less to your liking

How To Make bean soup

  • Step 1
    Saute garlic and onion in oil
  • Step 2
    Add chicken broth, beans, stewed tomatoes, ham, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer stirring occasionally. Until heated through and soup thickens.
  • Step 3
    I usually smash the beans a little to release the starch to help thicken the soup.

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