Great Northern Bean Ham Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 ribs green celery, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 dried bay leaf
- 1 tsp. thyme, whole, crushed
- 6-8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cans, 15 ounceBush's Great Northern Beans, drained
- 2 cups cubed cooked ham
- 1 can, 14 ounce diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In large pot, place garlic, onion, celery, carrot sand seasonings. Add enough broth to cover the vegetables (start with 6 cups and add more as needed). Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add Great Northern Beans, cooked ham, tomatoes and salt to taste. Check seasoning flavor and add more thyme, black pepper or salt, if needed.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes; serve.
- Garnish with sour cream and fresh tomatoes (optional).
Notes
reposted from January 2017