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Bean Soup
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Old Fashion Bean soup

Experience the ultimate comfort food with the ham and bean soup recipe. A warm and hearty dish that will keep you cozy on a cold winter day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Southern
Keyword: hearty, one-pot, slow-cooked, warm
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces White Beans We used Navy and Lima beans
  • 2 pounds Ham
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 32 Ounces Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Water

Instructions

  • Place the Beans into a large bowl covered with cold water. Cover by about 4 inches with the water. Let the beans soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain the soaked beans in a colander. Discard the soaking water. Rinse the beans with cool water.
    Beans
  • Chop onion and chop the ham into bite-size pieces.
    Ham and Bean Soup
  • Add Olive oil to a stock pot and sauté the onion and spices for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ham and sauté for one additional minute.
  • When the Onions have softened and are translucent, add the beans and ham.
    Ham and Bean Soup
  • Add the chicken broth and water, and pour them into the stockpot along with the ham and beans. If you have a ham bone on hand, toss it in for an extra burst of flavor—it makes a difference!
    Cover the beans and ham with about an inch of liquid. Then, let the soup come to a boil over medium-high heat.
    Tip: if you notice that the liquid is looking low, feel free to add a splash more water or chicken broth to keep everything nicely covered
    Ham and Bean Soup
  • Reduce the heat to simmer, cook uncovered, for one hour, stirring occasionally. Serve!
    Old Fashion Bean Soup
  • Enjoy!!!!
    Bean Soup

Notes

If you want to enjoy this over bread.  Place a couple of cups of the soup into a sauce pan.  In a small bowl, mix two teaspoons of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and add it to the soup to thicken.  After the soup is at the desired thickness, serve over white bread with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1799mg | Potassium: 481mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg