HAM AND BEAN SOUP INGREDIENTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Simply rinse the beans and discard any debris, then place in the pot with 8 cups of water and soak overnight (at least 8 hours).
• Drain the water the beans were soaking in over night and add 8 cups of fresh water along with the onion and meat (if using).
• Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Next add the tomatoes, the chili powder, lemon juice and garlic and simmer covered for another 30 minutes.
• There is a seasoning packet included with the beans, you'll want to add that one to two minutes before your cooking is complete.
• Salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In the same pan, saute onions in oil for 2 minutes. Add celery; cook until tender. Stir in the beans, water, ham, potatoes, carrot, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, pepper and bay leaves. Add ham bone. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. , Discard bay leaves. Remove ham bone; and set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove ham from bone and cut into cubes. Discard bone. Return ham to soup; heat through. Garnish soup with parsley.