Ham and bean soup is a comforting classic, full of smoky flavor and creamy mixed beans in a rich broth.
Ingredients :
20 ounces dry mixed beans or dry white beans
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 pound meaty ham bone or smoked turkey
1 medium yellow onion chopped
2 ribs celery diced, optional
2 medium carrots chopped, optional
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Directions :
Rinse the beans and check for any debris. Add the beans into a large pot and cover with cool water. Soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
In a large pot, combine drained beans, broth, ham bone, and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 1½-2 hours or until beans are softened.
Remove the ham bone from the soup and remove the meat from the bone. Cut into bite-size pieces.
Add the ham back to the pot, celery and carrot if using, diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, and parsley. Cover and simmer 30 minutes more.
