Navy Bean Soup Recipe

Recipe: Navy Bean Soup with Ham

This hearty and flavorful navy bean soup with ham is perfect for a cozy dinner. The ingredients come together in a rich broth, delivering a satisfying meal thats both nutritious and easy to make.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Gather all ingredients for easy access.
2. In a large stockpot, combine the 6 cups of water, dried navy beans, diced tomatoes, chopped ham, chopped onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, chicken bouillon cube, dried parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaf.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the beans to soften.
5. After 2 hours, add 3 more cups of water to the pot and stir in the salt and black pepper.
6. Continue simmering for an additional 2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure the soup does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
7. Before serving, discard the bay leaf from the soup.
8. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, hearty navy bean soup with ham!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.