Ham and Bean Soup
Ham can be found in a number of types of soups - especially bean soups - since it adds so much flavor.
One of my favorites is ham and bean soup. It’s easy to make and inexpensive. Give it a try!
Ham and Bean Soup
1 lb. Great Northern white beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1 T. butter
1 ham hock or if you can’t find decent ham hocks, used diced ham
Salt and pepper to taste
Rinse beans and pick out any stragglers (you know, dark or withered beans). Soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften beans - be sure and check the water level from time to time and add more water if necessary. Rinse thoroughly.
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in large Dutch oven and add beans and ham. Meanwhile, saute onion in melted butter. Remove onion from saucepan with slotted spoon and add to beans and ham. Reduce heat under soup mixture and simmer for approximately 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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