Hearty Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dry navy beans
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ham hock
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse the beans under cold water. In a large pot, combine the beans with the water and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
2. Return the beans to the pot and add 8 cups of fresh water, ham hock, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard powder, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
3. Remove the ham hock and discard the bone and any fat. Chop the meat and return to the soup. Stir in the chopped ham and white pepper. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Kcal: 250 kcal | Servings: 8 servings