Nana’s Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup Recipe: A simple, yet utterly tempting, ham and bean soup recipe is a great way to use your leftover holiday ham bone. Show
 What To Do With Leftover HamboneChances are, after yesterday’s Easter dinner (or any holiday feast) you have a nearly-naked ham bone in your refrigerator at this very moment. Maybe you even finished off your ham to the point of placing the ham bone in the freezer for future use. Either way, today I want to show you exactly how to use your leftover ham bone, to make the most of every last bite of flavor your baked ham can offer! Ham Bone RecipeNavy bean soup is the food of my childhood. It’s rich, filling, comforting, and can feed a large crowd on a small budget. Growing up with five kids in our family, and a string of tag-along neighborhood friends, my mom made a lot of meals that could either be stretched to feed extra guests, or could be eaten as leftovers. Our Best Ham and Bean SoupOne of my favorite childhood meals was Nana’s Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup, i.e. navy bean soup simmered with a leftover ham bone. My mom (now known as Nana) had a special gift for using her resources wisely. Nothing went to waste, ever. All leftovers were either eaten or repurposed, even bones. Bean Soup (Made With Leftovers)Nana’s Epic Navy Bean Soup was a meal we ate somewhat regularly, every time a ham graced our table. Nowadays it seems like we only bake a ham a couple of times a year. Usually around the holidays. Yet as a child, I remember having ham at least once a month. Maybe because it is a food that is so easily stretched and repurposed? Ham and Bean SoupBut I digress… Adding a ham bone to soup is a marvelous way to create rich flavor, finish off the last scraps of ham left on the bone, and eliminate the need to buy added stock. A ham bone boiled in water develops a lovely soup base on its own! Navy BeansAlthough Nana’s Epic Soup recipe, varied from time to time, depending on what veggies and spices she found in the kitchen, I’m sharing the most simplified version with you today. With just a handful of ingredients, including a ham bone and an inexpensive bag of dried navy beans, you can make a rustic hearty deeply satisfying meal your whole family will love. PS – If you didn’t have ham for your holiday dinner, you can buy a ham bone from the butcher for next to nothing. The Ingredients You Will Need
Sometimes Nana (and I) add 2-3 chopped carrots, and 2-3 chopped celery stalks to the soup for additional veggie goodness. They are not necessary ingredients, but do add a bit of extra color! If using, add the carrots and celery when you add the onions. How to Make Nana’s Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone SoupInstructions Start by soaking dried beans in water overnight to prep them for cooking. This does take thought to prepare ahead, but it also saves money (on canned beans) reduces sodium and gives the beans a better texture and consistency. Quick Tip: If you don’t have time to soak your beans overnight, and you own an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot, you can pressure cook the beans instead of soaking them to speed things up. Ham Soup and BeansPlace a large 6 quart pot over medium heat on the stove top. Next sauté the ham bone, onions, and garlic in a little oil. This browns the leftover ham and softens and sweetens the aromatics. Then add in the soaked beans, herbs, spices, and water. Bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, covered, until the beans are very soft. Uncover and stir occasionally, then place the lid back on top. Use a fork to pull any remaining ham off the bone and stir it into the soup. Discard the bone. Add 1-2 cups additional water if the soup is too thick. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm. You may even want to pair a jalapeno cheddar cornbread with this hearty soup. Careful with the SaltDo not add any salt until the soup is fully cooked. Hambones have a lot of salt in them, and it’s easy to overdo it if you salt the soup too early. Taste and adjust accordingly. That’s it! Next time you buy a ham, make sure to grab a bag of dried beans as well. You won’t be sorry! See The Recipe Card Below For How To Make Easy Ham and Bean Soup. Enjoy!Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Store Navy Bean SoupYou can add any additional vegetables, herbs, or spices you like. Or add extra ham scraps you might want to use up. You can freeze Nana’s Epic Soup in an airtight container or freezer bags for later quickie meals. Even consider pureeing it into incredible bean dip with a blender to eat with tortilla chips. Can This Be Made With Canned Beans?You can use canned beans and it will reduce the cooking time, but honestly, it’s best with dried-soaked beans. It takes about 3 of the 15 ounce cans of beans per 1 pound dried beans. Drain the liquid well to reduce the sodium. You can even rinse the beans to make sure you get as much sodium off as possible. Is There A Crockpot Version Of This Recipe?You can make this recipe in the crock pot… And you do not need to soak the beans ahead of time! Saute the veggies on the stovetop until tender, then add everything to the slow cooker. Set on low for 10-12 hours, or on high for 5-7 hours. Then you can serve your slow cooker ham soup warm. Can I Use The Ham Bone More Than Once?I usually just use a hambone once. However, I have heard that if there is still meat on the bone and marrow in the center, you can wrap and freeze it for later use. Yet if you’ve “picked the bone dry” in a recipe, throw it out. What If I Threw My Ham Bone Out?You could make this with your leftover ham or you could buy your ham bone from the grocery store. More Soup Recipes You Will Love
Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrition information including calories, protein, fiber, and vitamin percentages. Nana’s Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone SoupNana’s Epic Navy Bean Ham Bone Soup Recipe – A simple yet utterly addictive ham and bean soup recipe is a great way to use your leftover holiday ham bone. Servings: 8
Sometimes Nana (and I) add 2-3 chopped carrots, and 2-3 chopped celery stalks to the soup for additional veggie goodness. They are not necessary, but do add a bit of extra color! If using, add the carrots and celery when you add the onions. Serving: 1cup, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 22mg, Potassium: 715mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 85IU, Vitamin C: 3.1mg, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 3.7mg Making this recipe? Follow us on Instagram and tag @ASpicyPerspective so we can share what you’re cooking! How long does it take to cook navy beans on the stove?Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. 5. Simmer and season. Simmer your navy beans for between 45 and 90 minutes, checking every 15 minutes or so until they're at your desired tenderness.
How do you cook beans and make them taste good?Dried beans cooked with sea salt and water are delicious, but adding an onion, garlic, or other aromatics to the pot will make them even more flavorful! These simple additions turn the starchy bean cooking liquid into a fragrant broth that's just as tasty as the beans themselves.
How do you make ham and beans without soaking beans overnight?Instructions. Preheat oven to 375°F and center the oven rack.. Sort DRIED BEANS to remove any unwanted pieces, then rinse.. Place beans in dutch oven or heavy soup pot with a heavy lid.. Add SALT and enough WATER to cover the beans 2" above their surface.. Cover and bake dried beans for 2 hours.. What spices should I put in ham and bean soup?Ingredients. 1 pound dried navy beans.. 1 ham bone + ham scraps.. 1 tablespoon olive oil.. 1 large onion, peeled and chopped.. 6 cloves garlic, minced.. 1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.. 2 teaspoons ground cumin.. 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper.. How do you cook beans in a pan?Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add red pepper flake and stir to coat the pepper in the oil. Add green beans and cook, stirring often until the beans are blistering and browning in areas, 5 to 7 minutes.
What kind of beans do you put in ham and bean soup?Cannellini beans are white Italian kidney beans, which is what we have used in this Ham and Bean Soup. You can also use great northern beans or navy beans.
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