Navy Bean Soup

This flavorsome navy bean soup is slow-simmered to perfection for a hearty meal chock-full of tomatoes, celery, ham, herbs, and spices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 pound chopped ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add 3 cups of water; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.

Step 2

Combine water, beans, tomatoes, ham, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.