This hearty White Bean and Ham Soup is made with Great Northern beans, plenty of diced ham, and lots of veggies! This is a perfect recipe to use up leftover ham.
White Beans and Ham Soup
Ingredients
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
ham bone or hock
1 1/2 to 2 cups ham, diced
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
1 to 2 pounds of white beans (navy, great northern, or cannellini)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Rinse and sort through the beans, discarding any rocks or debris. Set aside. Add oil to a large soup pot over medium heat. When hot, stir in the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook vegetables until softened. Stir in garlic and cook a few seconds more. Add beans, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until beans are tender. Add more water as needed. 30 minutes before serving add ham.
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