Warm and Comforting Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Copyright 2008 The Munchkins and Me

Our deliciously warm and comforting dinner tonight was a thick Ham and Bean Soup with cornbread. There's something about a crockpot of hot soup simmering on a cold day that brings anticipation for dinner as the aroma fills the house! The price of beans is very economical, and this makes a good amount (serves 7) and, depending on the size of your family, will be enough for leftovers. I want to share this tummy warming recipe for Ham and Bean with you!

Ham and Beans

1 pound dry Great Northern beans
1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
1 meaty ham bone
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/8 cup brown sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
salt and pepper to taste

Sort and rinse beans, and soak overnight in a large pot with 8 cups of water. In the morning, drain and rinse beans. Place in crockpot with all ingredients except diced ham. Add just enough water to crockpot to cover the beans. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. Add water during cooking as needed. During last hour of cooking, add diced ham. If you prefer your ham and beans to be spicy, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper at the start of cooking.


Copyright 2008 The Munchkins and Me