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Slow-Simmered Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this navy bean soup, slow-simmered to perfection with juicy tomatoes, crunchy celery, savory ham, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.

Recipe Info

Prep time
Prep Time
275 min
Difficulty
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
Servings
4

Nutrition

calories236calories
carbohydrates45g
fat3g
protein16g

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 (16 oz) package dried navy beans
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
0.5 lb chopped ham
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

In a stock pot, combine water, navy beans, tomatoes, ham, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

3

Add 3 cups of water, stir in salt and pepper. Continue simmering, covered, for another 2 hours. Discard the bay leaf before serving.