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Classic American Diner-Style Navy Bean Soup with Ham Recipe

Classic American Diner-Style Navy Bean Soup with Ham is a hearty, comforting bowl of slow-simmered navy beans, smoky ham and tender vegetables that tastes like something your grandmother made - if she ran a lunch counter. Make our Classic American Diner-Style Navy Bean Soup with Ham Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Navy Bean Soup with Ham will taste just like Classic American Diner-Style.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time2 hours 45 minutes
Soaking Time12 hours
Total Time15 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Diner, Southern
Keyword: Beans, Soup
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Dried Navy Beans rinsed and sorted
  • 1 meaty Ham Hock or 1 1/2 cups Diced Cooked Ham
  • 1 small Yellow Onion chopped
  • 1 medium Carrot chopped
  • 1 rib Celery chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Water or Chicken Broth
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain and rinse.
  • In a large pot, combine beans, ham hock, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and water or broth.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer uncovered for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
  • Remove ham hock; shred meat and return to the pot.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Season with black pepper and salt to taste.
  • Serve hot in bowls with crackers or cornbread.
  • Add a splash of vinegar or hot sauce for a traditional diner-style punch.