Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup

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This home-cooked ham, bean, and potato soup is thick and hearty, making it super-satisfying on a fall or winter day. It’s a very basic, traditional soup made with a ham bone and all the trimmings from a whole or pre-sliced baked ham. If you bake your own hams and have been throwing out the bones, you’re missing out on something very special!

Submitted by Steve A
Updated on November 26, 2024
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
11 hrs
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound dried great northern beans

  • 1 pound cooked ham, diced

  • 1 (10 ounce) ham bone

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 4 stalks celery, sliced

  • 1 bouquet garni

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 8 cups water, or enough to cover

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

Directions

  1. Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Strain and rinse beans. Place beans into a large stockpot with ham, ham bone, tomato sauce, onions, celery, bouquet garni, parsley, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  3. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots; continue to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Season with more salt if necessary. Remove ham bone to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
11g Fat
57g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 956mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 15g 54%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 141mg 11%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 1554mg 33%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.