Basic Ham and Bean Soup

This hearty ham and bean soup is packed with vegetables and gets an extra boost of flavor thanks to the addition of a ham hock, garlic, and mustard.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 1 ham hock
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 pound dry great northern beans, sorted and rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in salt and remove the pot from heat; cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

Step 2

Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, mustard, and bay leaves to the pot with beans; stir well. Add ham hock and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

Step 3

Remove ham hock and discard. Stir in chopped ham and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.