Bean and Ham Soup

Submitted by Jenny Frenny

"A modified Betty Crocker recipe. I always make this with my leftover ham and ham bone after the holidays."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 7-8

ingredients

• 7 cups water
• 1 lb dried navy beans or 1 lb great northern bean
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 ham bone
• 1 chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dash pepper
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar

directions

1. Put water and beans in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes then turn off burner and cover pot. Let the soup soak for 1-2 hours. (see other option).
2. (option 2: Soak beans overnight in 7 cups of water. In the morning drain off water and rinse beans. Return beans to pot and add 6 cups of water. Add more or less water to your liking.).
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to boil. Lower heat to simmering and cover pot. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, until beans are tender. Add water while cooking to keep soup to your desired consistency.
4. Remove bone from soup. Cut any meat from the bone and add it it the soup.