This hearty soup with ham and white beans is ideal for colder weather. It’s made with tender ham, white beans, vegetables, and seasonings that are flavorful. Here’s a recipe for ham and white bean soup to get you started:
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dry white beans, like cannellini or Great Northern
- 2 quarts of water
- 2-3 pounds smoked ham shanks or ham hocks
- 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence, or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced onions (about 1 small onion)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2-3 ribs)
- 2/3 cup chopped carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley
METHOD :
1 Soak the dry beans: Fill a pot large enough to hold the beans with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the beans and soak for about 2 hours. Drain the water.
2 Simmer the ham: While the beans are soaking in step 1, put the ham shanks or ham hocks in a separate large pot and cover them with 2 quarts of water. Add the herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning. Warm on high heat until the water comes to a simmer, then lower the heat, partially cover and maintain the simmer for about an hour.
This soup is delicious served with crusty bread or cornbread. It’s also delicious as leftovers and keeps well in the fridge for a few days. Enjoy this hearty, flavorful ham and white bean soup!
