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

Active Time35

Total Time1 5

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.