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The Best Bean and Ham Soup
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Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
575 minutes
Total Time:
1080 minutes
Delicious 15-bean soup with ham and veggies simmers all day for maximum flavor.
Ingredients:
  • 1 (20 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix (seasoning packet not used)
  • 2.5 cups cubed ham
  • 1 ham bone
  • 5 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can low-sodium vegetable juice
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 large bay leaves
  • 7 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
Instructions:
  • Prepare all your ingredients.
  • Place the beans in a large container and cover with cool water, allowing them to soak for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Drain the beans and place them in a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover the beans by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain the beans.
  • Combine the ham, ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, undrained diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, vegetable juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon, chili powder, parsley, pepper, and bay leaves in a pot. Add chicken broth to cover ingredients and simmer over low heat for 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more chicken broth as needed.
  • Remove the savory ham bone, generously season the soup with salt, simmer for 1 to 2 hours, and make sure to discard the bay leaves before serving.
  • Indulge in this delicious dish!