RUDY'S NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM
Hearty and economical - about $0.50 per serving. We started with the recipe on the back of the Goya Navy Beans can as a starting point, and made adjustments to suit our taste. A smoked ham steak is much easier to work with than hocks, and provides a lot of inexpensive protein. Grilling the ham steak (optional) gives Rudy, my "squid" husband, something to do while I'm chopping the vegetables. Be sure to use fresh garlic - the cloves should be firm and smell sweet, not too pungent.
Provided by Amy Suzanne Martin
Categories Ham
Time 40m
Yield 4 quarts, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large soup pot on medium heat. Once the pot is hot, add olive oil. The pot should not be so hot that the oil smokes. Add chopped carrots and saute for a few minutes until slightly softened. Add diced onions, stir occasionally.
- If desired, while the vegetables saute in the pot, the ham steak may be grilled for 3-4 minutes on each side. This is not necessary, as the steak is already fully cooked, but grilling seems to improve the flavor and texture of the meat.
- When the onions are translucent, add the garlic and allow it to soften for a minute or two but don't let the garlic burn. Trim and dice the ham, removing as much of the fat as possible. Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir.
- Using a ladle, carefully remove about half of the soup mixture to a blender. With the lid firmly covering the blender, and with one hand on top of the blender to keep it secure, puree the soup mixture. Return the puree to the soup pot.
- Increase heat to medium high until soup gently boils, then reduce heat to simmer. Allow soup to simmer for about 20 minutes, uncovered, and stir occasionally. Do not add salt or other seasoning until after the soup has simmered. Much of the salt from the ham will simmer out and flavor the soup, so it is not necessary to add salt.
- Taste and adjust seasonings before serving. For a thicker soup, continue to simmer an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a thinner soup, add a few ounces of water or chicken broth.
- To "stretch" this recipe and get an additional 1-2 servings, simply add one additional can of Navy beans and about 4-6 more ounces chicken broth (or water) at the appropriate step. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Mohamed Jaber
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I always make a big batch of soup after Easter and it's always a hit.
essoham kpala
[email protected]I'm a big fan of ham and bean soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. The soup is thick and creamy, and the ham and beans are tender and flavorful.
Joshua De La Rosa
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to eat it on a cold winter day.
accept Mathebula
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's easy to make, delicious, and affordable.
Md Mojahar Hossain
[email protected]This soup is a great way to save money. It's made with inexpensive ingredients and it's very filling.
Mado Magdalene
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Eva Padilla
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.
Gabriella Toring
[email protected]I made this soup for a tailgate party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.
Becky Byrne
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the soup and they didn't even realize they were eating vegetables.
Aneela ILyas
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and let it cook on low all day. When I came home from work, the soup was ready and waiting. It was perfect!
Rojoni Khatun
[email protected]I didn't have any navy beans, so I used great northern beans instead. The soup turned out great! The beans were tender and the broth was flavorful.
Aiden Dad
[email protected]I'm a fan of spicy food, so I added a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the soup. It gave the soup a nice kick without being too spicy.
Godswill Ufere
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this soup without the ham. It was still delicious! The beans were creamy and the broth was flavorful. I served it with a side of salad and it was a perfect meal.
Ana Durham
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover Easter ham and this soup was the perfect way to use it up. The soup was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
HaMmad Official
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it was so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer.
Ted Jude
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and the ham and beans give it a delicious smoky flavor. I served it with a side of cornbread and it was a perfect meal.
jess shelley
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but I loved this soup! The beans were creamy and the broth was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, even without the ham.
Nubaid Jaman
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! The ham and beans were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.