Navy Bean and Ham Soup
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- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 8
- Cuisine
- American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and diced)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
- 12 ounces cooked smoked ham (cut in cubes)
- 14 ounces navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- oyster crackers (optional, to serve)
Steps
- 1
Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until veggies start to soften, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 2
Add bay leaf, thyme and chicken broth to pan then bring to a boil. Stir in cubed ham and beans then bring to a boil again. Reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving. Top with oyster crackers if you wish.
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