Golden Corral Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Golden Corral’s Ham and Bean Soup is a popular item on their buffet, known for its rich and savory combination of tender beans and flavorful diced ham, offering diners a comforting and hearty option. It’s a delicious classic that embodies the essence of comfort food often found at Golden Corral’s all-you-can-eat buffet.

Make our Golden Corral Ham and Bean Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Ham and Bean Soup will taste just like Golden Corral.

Photo by Mark H. Anbinder

Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish enjoyed in many parts of the world, particularly in the United States. This soup is a comforting classic, typically made by simmering dried beans, such as navy or great northern beans, with diced ham, vegetables and seasonings.

The base of Ham and Bean Soup is the beans, which are soaked and then cooked until they’re tender. The beans absorb the savory flavors of the ham, creating a rich and creamy broth. The diced ham adds a smoky and salty element that complements the mild, earthy taste of the beans.

Additional ingredients often include onions, carrots, celery and sometimes garlic, which enhance the soup’s depth of flavor. Seasonings like bay leaves, thyme and black pepper are common additions. Some variations may also feature potatoes for added texture.

Ham and Bean Soup is a versatile dish that can be prepared with various regional twists. It’s often served with crusty bread or cornbread on the side, making it a satisfying and complete meal. The soup is known for its ability to warm the soul on a cold day and is a favorite in both home kitchens and restaurants. It’s celebrated for its simplicity, affordability and the way it transforms basic ingredients into a delicious and comforting culinary experience.

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Golden Corral Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Golden Corral's Ham and Bean Soup is a popular item on their buffet, known for its rich and savory combination of tender beans and flavorful diced ham, offering diners a comforting and hearty option. It's a delicious classic that embodies the essence of comfort food often found at Golden Corral's all-you-can-eat buffet. Make our Golden Corral Ham and Bean Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Ham and Bean Soup will taste just like Golden Corral.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Active Time35 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beans, Golden Corral, Ham, Pork, Soup

Ingredients

• 1 thick slice full Ham with Bone cooked
• 2 tablespoons Butter divided
• 1 Onion diced
• 2 Carrots diced
• 1 clove Garlic minced
• One 16-ounce can Great Northern Beans undrained
• 2 cups Water
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cut the ham from the bone in bite-sized or smaller pieces. Keep the bone.
• Place 1 tablespoon butter into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
• When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), add ham pieces. Fry for 4 minutes, stirring, until they turn brown. Remove from heat.
• Place 1 tablespoon butter into a large saucepan, pot or Dutch oven. Place over medium heat.
• When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), add prepared carrots, onion and garlic. Cook until just tender.
• Add undrained beans, cooked ham and reserved ham bone. Stir to mix.
• Add water to get desired soup thickness.
• Add bay leaves, salt and pepper.
• Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, at a simmer, for 25 minutes.
• Once done remove ham bone and bay leaves from the soup.
• Taste. Add more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
• Serve hot with chopped onions, coriander leaves and/or green chilies plus maybe a bread stick or two.

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