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Hearty Ham and Bean Soup

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A comforting and filling soup featuring tender ham, white beans, and vegetables, perfect for cozy fall days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked ham, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Add soaked beans, chicken broth, ham, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir in fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Soaking the beans overnight reduces cooking time and improves digestibility. Leftover soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

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