Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup
Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 140 calories. A mixture of bay leaves, garlic, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is perfect for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
Cut ham off bone in bite-size pieces, reserving bone. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry ham pieces in hot butter until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir onion, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter until softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Pour undrained beans into vegetables, add ham and reserved ham bone, and pour in water to make soup your desired thickness. Stir bay leaves into soup and season with salt and black pepper.
Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.