Description
Ham and Bean Soup
Ingredients:
2 cups white beans, soaked overnight
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare Beans:
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables:
In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
3. Add Ingredients:
Add beans, ham, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer:
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally.
5. Season:
Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!