Honey Ham and Beans
Description
Don't know what to do with that left-over ham bone? Easy. Make a delicious ham and bean soup that is a great comfort food on those chilly and cold nights.
Ingredients
1 package HamBeens 15 Bean Soup®
1 large honey glazed ham bone (trim off excess meat and save)
2 c. diced yellow onion
1 c. chopped carrot
1 c. chopped celery
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 can diced tomatoes
1 T. chili powder
1 t. cayenne pepper (optional)
juice from 1 lemon
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Rinse and sort through the beans, checking for any debris or stones and discard.
Pour beans into a large pot or bowl; add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches. Allow to soak overnight or for at least 4 hours. When finished, drain/dump out any excess water.
Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
In a large soup pot, add 1-2 T. olive or vegetable oil; saute vegetables over medium-high heat until onion becomes translucent, about 8 minutes.
Add soaked beans, ham bone, and 8 cups water or sub chicken stock for even more flavor. Turn heat to high; bring the mixture to a rolling boil; then reduce the heat to low; allow the soup to simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Once beans are fully tender, add the leftover cubed ham, tomatoes, lemon juice, chili powder, cayenne pepper (optional), and Hurst's Ham seasoning packet. Continue to simmer the soup for at least another 15 minutes. At that point, it is ready to be served, but the flavors will only continue to develop and you can get even better taste after several hours.
If desired, serve with your favorite corn bread.
12 servings