Great Northern Bean Ham Soup Recipe

By Marlenew

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 ribs green celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 dried bay leaf
• 1 tsp. thyme, whole, crushed
• 6-8 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 ounce)Bush’s Great Northern Beans, drained
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 can (14 ounce) diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from reluctantentertainer.com

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, place garlic, onion, celery, carrot sand seasonings. Add enough broth to cover the vegetables (start with 6 cups and add more as needed). Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Add Great Northern Beans, cooked ham, tomatoes and salt to taste. Check seasoning flavor and add more thyme, black pepper or salt, if needed.

Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes; serve.

Garnish with sour cream and fresh tomatoes (optional).