Best 5 Ham Beans With Dumplings Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting classic with our delightful Ham and Beans with Dumplings recipe. This timeless dish combines tender ham, savory beans, and fluffy dumplings in a flavorful broth, making it a perfect meal for chilly days or gatherings with loved ones.

Our collection features three variations to suit your preferences: the Southern-style Ham and Beans with Dumplings, the hearty Ham and Bean Soup with Dumplings, and the flavorful One-Pot Ham and Beans with Dumplings. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, ensuring that there's a perfect option for every palate.

The Southern-style Ham and Beans with Dumplings transports you to the heart of Southern cooking with its rich, smoky ham and tender beans. The dumplings, made from a simple batter of flour, baking powder, and milk, add a delightful texture and heartiness to the dish.

For a comforting soup on a cold day, try our Ham and Bean Soup with Dumplings. This version features a flavorful broth made with ham bone, beans, and vegetables, topped with fluffy dumplings. The result is a warm and satisfying soup that's perfect for a cozy meal.

If you're looking for a one-pot solution, our One-Pot Ham and Beans with Dumplings is the perfect choice. This recipe combines all the ingredients in a single pot, making it easy to prepare and clean up. The result is a delicious and convenient meal that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

No matter which recipe you choose, our Ham and Beans with Dumplings is sure to become a family favorite. With its hearty ingredients, flavorful broth, and fluffy dumplings, this classic dish is a true comfort food that's perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HAM & BEANS WITH DUMPLINGS



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When I was a child in the '50s, this hearty meal was on the menu every Monday (washday) like clockwork! We all loved it, especially the drop dumplings, and there were never any leftovers in our family of eight.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry great northern beans
2 qt cold water
1 meaty ham bone or
1 large ham steak, cut into cubes
1/2 tsp salt
6 peppercorns, whole black
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, sliced or diced
DUMPLINGS:
1 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the beans and discard any irregular or discolored ones; add 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight.
  • 2. Drain the old water and add 2 quarts fresh cold water into a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Place beans, ham, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf into pot; cover. Simmer on low heat for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Add onion for the last half-hour.
  • 3. If using ham bone, remove and cut the meat off; add ham to soup. If using ham steak cubes, leave in soup. Season to taste.
  • 4. FOR DUMPLINGS: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt into mixing bowl. Combine milk and vegetable oil separately. Add all at once to dry mixture, stirring just until moistened.
  • 5. Turn heat to medium to high under beans and bring them back to a boil. Drop batter from tablespoon atop bubbling beans. Cover tightly; let mixture return to boiling. Reduce heat (don't lift cover); simmer 12 to 15 minutes. Makes about 10 dumplings. Serve with plenty of cornbread.

HAM AND BEANS



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My Mom created this recipe and I really enjoyed it as a child. As an adult, my taste changed just a bit so I modified her recipe to 'kick it up' a bit. It is fabulous even though the ingredients list is quite short! This is a must make with leftover ham and everyone agrees it's absolutely delicious.

Provided by STEPHNDON

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 10h15m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dry great Northern beans
½ pound cooked ham, diced
1 small onion, diced
½ cup brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 8 cups of cold water. Let stand overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.
  • Return beans to pot and add ham, onion, brown sugar, salt, pepper, cayenne and parsley and water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 18.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 423.5 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

LIMA BEAN AND DUMPLING SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-25481

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags frozen lima beans, large or small
1 can petite tomatoes
1 can whole corn, not drained
1 stick butter
1 package frozen dumplings

Steps:

  • Fill large pot 1/2 with water. Add limas and about 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add one can petite tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes more. Add one can whole corn with juice and one stick of butter. Bring to boil and add dumplings, breaking them into about 3-inch strips. Turn down heat and allow to simmer about 20-30 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir and check to make sure dumplings do not stick together.

HAM AND BEANS AND DUMPLINGS



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Once in a while my mom would cut up canned biscuits and add them to her pot of beans. They are good with the beans and makes for a heartier meal. She sometimes would serve up a big bowl of fried potatoes as a side dish to go along with beans and cornbread. While my mom's beans were good she only used onion and pepper to season...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs navey or great northern beans, rinsed, picked over and soaked in water overnight in fridge.
1 fairly large meaty ham bone
3-4 celery ribs, with leaves, cut in slightly chunky pieces
1 large onion, cut in a chunky dice
2-3 carrots, scraped and cut in small dice
1-2 leeks, white and yellow part only, quarter leeks lengthwise and rinse in a bowl of water to throughly remove sand and dirt, drain and cut into small pieces
1 bay leaf
2-3 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 tsp each - black pepper, onion powder, dried parsley flakes
1 can(s) refrigerated butermilk biscuits (not the flakey buttermilk)
*water to cover, and more if needed later (chicken broth can also be used in place of the water or an addition to the water)

Steps:

  • 1. Place rinsed and picked over beans that have been soaked overnight in fridge, then rinsed and drained again into a large soup pot.
  • 2. Add cleaned and cut vegetables to soup pot; add ham bone and enough *water to cover beans and ham. Add bay leaf, garlic, pepper, onion powder and parsley flakes.
  • 3. On medium-high heat bring beans up to a boil, place lid on beans and turn down until just simmering. Cook until meat on bone and beans are tender. Cook time above shows 3 hrs. but I like to simmer about 5 hrs. to get a better tasting broth.
  • 4. When cooked to desired doneness; remove bay leaf, remove ham bone and set aside until cool enough to handle. If needed add more water to pot before dropping the biscuits. (I usually add 2 cups of water, you want enough liquid for the dumplings to cook in)
  • 5. While bringing bean pot back to a rolling boil, open canned biscuits, seperate and quarter each biscuit. Once broth is boiling, drop biscuit quarters into boiling broth. Place tight fitting lid on pot, lower heat but keep broth bubbling. Do not lift or remove lid for 20 minutes. (dumplings will sit on top of the broth the whole time they are cooking)
  • 6. While dumplings are cooking, remove ham from bone. After 20 minutes, remove lid and add ham back into pot and heat through. Dumplings will be sitting on top of the broth. Just push them down into the broth and keep on low until ready to serve. (They will sink into the broth)
  • 7. You now have Ham and Beans and Dumplings. Serve with chopped fresh onion on the side and steaming hot cornbread with butter and honey. Enjoy!
  • 8. Notes: If using the large biscuits (such as Grands) cut the biscuits into eights or smaller. I used the large Kroger brand of buttermilk biscuits (not the flakey ones) and cut them in eights. I tasted the dumplings after I took the lid off and they were slightly doughy in the middle. If they are gently pushed down into the broth and allowed to continue to cook on low (without the lid) until ready to serve they will finish cooking through and not be so doughy.

BEAN SOUP WITH DUMPLINGS



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Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's busy or running errands.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups water
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
3 beef bouillon cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
Dash each salt and pepper
1 egg white, beaten
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first 13 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. , For dumplings, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine egg white, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Drop into eight mounds onto boiling soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes (do not lift the cover).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a smoked ham hock or ham bone. The smokiness will add a delicious depth of flavor to the beans.
  • To make the dumplings, use a combination of all-purpose flour and self-rising flour. This will give the dumplings a light and fluffy texture.
  • Be sure to let the dumplings simmer in the bean mixture for at least 10 minutes, or until they are cooked through. This will help them to absorb the flavor of the beans and broth.
  • Serve the ham and beans with a side of cornbread or biscuits for a complete meal.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the bean mixture, such as carrots, celery, or onions. This will add extra nutrition and flavor to the dish.
  • If you don't have any dumplings on hand, you can also add a cup of instant rice to the bean mixture. This will help to thicken the soup and make it more filling.
  • Top each serving of ham and beans with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt. This will add a creamy richness to the dish.

Conclusion:

Ham and beans is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a great way to use up leftover ham and it is also a very affordable meal. This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique version of this classic dish.

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