Best 9 Navy Bean Ham And Bean Soup Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and comforting soup to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than navy bean ham and bean soup! This classic soup is made with dried navy beans, ham, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a budget-friendly meal.

This article features three different recipes for navy bean ham and bean soup. The first recipe is a classic version of the soup, made with dried navy beans, ham, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. The second recipe is a slow cooker version, which is perfect for busy weeknights. The third recipe is a vegetarian version, made with vegetable broth and beans.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste. So whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a healthier alternative, you're sure to find a navy bean ham and bean soup recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

NAVY BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP



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Ham hock soup with navy beans is an easy, delicious, economical, heartwarming, one-pot meal that will warm you up on a cold night!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 7h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried navy beans
12 cups water, divided
2 ½ pounds smoked ham hocks
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth (such as Swanson® Natural Goodness®)
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 bay leaves
2 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
¾ cup mashed potato flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort the navy beans. Place in a Dutch oven with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until beans are softened, about 5 hours.
  • Drain the navy beans and discard the soaking liquid. Rinse beans and return to the Dutch oven. Add ham hocks, chicken broth, 4 cups water, onion, parsley, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Mix carrots, celery, and potato flakes into the soup until well combined. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Take ham hocks from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to the pot and warm through over medium heat, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

INSTANT POT® NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP



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A fairly traditional navy bean and ham soup with instructions for making in an Instant Pot® cooker. I use a package of Hurst's® navy beans for this recipe but feel free to use any dry navy beans.

Provided by StanDiego

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrot, shredded
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
6 cups chicken broth
1 (24 ounce) package dried navy beans (such as Hurst's®)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil; add carrot, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute mode.
  • Stir chicken broth, beans, paprika, and thyme into the pot. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 34 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Select Cancel/Keep Warm when cooking is done. Release pressure for 10 minutes using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Move valve carefully to Venting and release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
  • Unlock and remove lid; stir ham and tomatoes into the bean mixture. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 17.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1379.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

NAVY BEAN (HAM AND BEAN) SOUP



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Hearty, thick soup that's a perfect something to do with your leftover holiday ham and bones. Use two bones with plenty of meat on them instead of the ham hocks. I make it every time we have two ham bones in the freezer and once I take most of the meat off, the dogs get the bones for a special treat, so they love when I make this too! Found it on the Food Network site, but I've tweaked it a bit.

Provided by Chef Skie

Categories     Ham

Time 3h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs navy beans, picked over, rinsed, and drained
10 -15 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme (I use rosemary instead)
1 -2 bay leaf, depending on size
2 large smoked ham hocks (or ham bones)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (or 2 small)
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
8 cups cold water
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
butter (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Put beans in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of cold water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and summer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour, then drain.
  • Tie herbs into a bundle or wrap in a square of cheesecloth.
  • In a large pot, combine herbs, beans, ham, onions, carrots, garlic, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 1-2 hours or until the beans are tender.
  • Turn off heat, remove ham and allow to cool, then cut into cubes.
  • Remove herbs and discard.
  • Puree about 3 cups or beans with some of the liquid. (I like my stick blender for this, just be careful because it is super hot!).
  • Stir puree and meat back into the remaining soup.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Put in bowls, top with a pat of butter, and serve.

NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP (IN A CROCK-POT)



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I just love this bean soup recipe , my mom taught me how to make this years ago but I have changed it a bit to fit my tastes. You can make this soup with different types of beans if you prefer too. This soup can be made on the stove top too if you don't have a crock-pot.

Provided by Karla Everett

Categories     Other Soups

Time 8h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb small navy beans (or your favorite bean)
1 onion ; chopped
2 stick celery ; chopped
3/4 c chopped carrots
2 Tbsp chopped garlic from a jar
1/2 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves, dried
leftover ham bone with meat on it
1-1/2 c chopped up ham ; optional
4-5 c water
broth from the cooked ham
3 Tbsp fat from ham broth

Steps:

  • 1. Sort through the dry beans and dis-guard any bad beans or rocks you may find. Place in water and soak over night with 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
  • 2. Drain and rinse the beans well.
  • 3. Chop the onions , carrots and celery , I like to use some of the celery leaves in mine.
  • 4. Place cut vegetables in a crock-pot with the beans and Add a meaty ham bone that was left over from a previous dinner and extra chopped up ham meat if you want more meat.
  • 5. Add the left over juice and some of the fat from the cooked ham , it will be jelled once it's cold.
  • 6. Add the water and the remaining spices.
  • 7. Cover and let cook for atleast 6 hours and remove the ham bone and remove the ham off the bone and return the meat to the soup ; I like to mash some of the beans at this time , Cook for 2 more hours.
  • 8. I like to serve my soup with some good ole corn bread....yummy...enjoy!!

NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP



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My fovorite comfort food on cold wet days. My wife, ( a bean hater) ate 1 1/2 bowls the first time I made this soup. I hope you enjoy it as musch as we do.

Provided by Chef David Marional

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 4h15m

Yield 15 1 1/2 cup, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs dried navy beans
1 ham bone
1 bay leaf
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
7 cups water
1 medium potato
1 large onion
3 carrots
12 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • sort beans, rinse and add to stock pot.
  • scrub carrots, cut off ends and chop into bite sized chunks, cut the onion into bite sized chunks, add to pot.
  • peel potato and dice into very small pieces, add to pot.
  • add 5 cups low sodium chicken broth, 7 cups water, bay leaf, ham bone, then simmer @ 3 hours.
  • rub loose skin off of garlic cloves, place in a foil pouch, and roast 350 degree oven for @ 30 minutes until they carmelize. Let them cool until you can peel off the last layer of skin, add to 1 cup of bean soup liquid, and blend to a golden slurry and add back to soup. Remove ham bone and shredd meat, add back to soup. Simmer until beans are cooked to your preferred softness @ 30 - 45 more minutes.
  • Please note if you dice the potato very fine it will disolve and make the soup thick and tasty.

NAVY BEAN, HAM AND POTATO SOUP



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This is a very hearty soup which can be prepared in a crock pot. Full of veggies and great flavors.

Provided by bwigstrom

Categories     Ham

Time 9h20m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried navy beans
1 large smoked ham hock
1 cup chopped ham
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups water, to cover all contents

Steps:

  • Sort, wash and soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse and put in the crock pot, stirring in all of the remaining ingredients. Add enough water to cover all ingredients, typically almost to the top of the pot. I usually increase the garlic because we love it. Be careful with the salt, I add sparingly to compensate for the ham hock and the additional diced ham. Cover crock pot, cook on high for 3 hours, turn to low for 6 hours or more. I remove the ham hock, cut the meat off, cutting away the fat it in the process and place remaining meat back into the pot.

NAVY BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP



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Depression Era Recipe upgraded

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Soups

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (1/2-pound) ham hocks, scored
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onions
1/4 cup minced celery
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound navy beans, rinsed, picked over, soaked overnight and drained
8 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 cup minced green onions

Steps:

  • 1. Directions In a large, heavy stockpot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ham hocks, onions, celery, bell pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, thyme and bay leaves, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and saute for 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the navy beans and stir. Continue simmering over medium-low heat for 45 minutes to one hour, or until the beans are almost cooked and ham hocks are very tender. Season with salt and continue cooking 15 to 30 minutes, until beans are done and ham hocks are beginning to fall apart. Remove from the heat. Serve the ham hocks with the beans at the table, sprinkled with parsley and green onions, or cut the meat from the bones in the kitchen before serving, return the meat to the pot and serve with the beans at the table.

LIMA AND NAVY BEAN AND HAM SOUP



Lima and Navy Bean and Ham Soup image

This is my creation of a Lima/Navy bean soup. After years of practice and trying many variations, I like this one the best. It's a dinner by itself and so good.

Provided by Marilyn G.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, casings removed
1 large meaty ham bone or 4 smoked ham hocks
16 ounces dry lima beans
1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
3 bay leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, brown the Italian sausage; drain off fat. Add ham bone (or ham hocks), lima beans, navy beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, chives, basil, green onion, thyme, mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce and chicken base or bouillon.
  • Add the can of beer and water to cover all. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 4 or 5 hours, and the ham has been released from the bone. Refrigerate overnight to let the fat to come to the surface of the soup.
  • When ready to serve, skim fat, remove ham bone (or hocks), pick off remaining ham from bone and put into soup. Discard bones and bay leaves. Heat soup until warm. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 calories, Carbohydrate 80.8 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 25.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1636.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM AND VEGETABLES



Navy Bean Soup With Ham and Vegetables image

This soup has been a favorite of my family for years. I like to consider the recipe a general guideline which is forgiving and lends itself to modification depending on the cook. If you make this recipe as it stands, it is wonderful. Don't get too hung up on what ham you put in, but I think the post-Easter ham bone which still bears meat is the best for me. Pork hocks are good if you like a smokey flavor. Honey glazed ham works great when you want the hint of sweetness for your sweetie pie! Sometimes I buy a simple cooked ham-in-a-foil-bag at Costco or Sam's and add a bit of brown sugar and honey to the soup! (The ham that doesn't get used gets portioned and frozen for the next batches I make!)

Provided by Desert Mojo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried navy beans
1 1/2 lbs meaty ham bone or 1 1/2 lbs smoked pork hocks, which are meaty
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme (crush it up)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups turnips or 2 cups parsnips
1 cup sliced carrot

Steps:

  • Rinse beans. In a large sauce pan (6 quart), add beans and 5 cups room temperature water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. (You can always prepare the beans your way or according to the package).
  • Drain and rinse the beans. In the same pot, add 5 cups of fresh water to the beans. Add the pork, onion, celery, chicken bullion, parsley, thyme and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot and cook for 1 3/4 hours.
  • Remove the pork to a plate to cool off. Add the carrots. Add the rutabaga or turnip or parsnip and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until tender.
  • While the soup is simmering for the last 15 minutes, cut, pull or chop the pork into course pieces then add it back into the soup and turn off the heat.
  • Let it rest for as long as you can hold out, then serve with some nice warm bread with butter on it. Yum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 915.2, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 16.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 13.9

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the soup. For example, you could use kidney beans, black beans, or pinto beans.
  • Add vegetables to the soup: This will make the soup more nutritious and flavorful. For example, you could add carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Use a good quality ham: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. Look for a ham that is smoked or cured.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Navy bean and ham soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very affordable and easy-to-make soup. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a pot of soup that will warm your body and soul.

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