Great Northern Bean Soup

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Servings: Servings

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over low to medium heat. Add the oil, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 large onion, 2 carrots, 2 celery ribs, 2 garlic cloves
Next, add the broth, water, ham hock, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue to cook at a simmer for 45 minutes or longer for a richer ham flavor.
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 4 cups water, 1 ham hock, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground sage, Salt and pepper
After 45 minutes, remove the ham hock, and take off any pieces of ham. Return the ham hock to the soup. Add in the ham and beans. Stir to combine and continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes. (Add additional water or broth as needed while the soup is simmering if the liquid appears to evaporate out.)
12 ounces ham, 62 ounces great northern beans
Serve hot with crackers or crusty bread.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1-cup of the great northern bean soup. Actual calories will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Great Northern Bean Soup

Serving Size

2 cups

Amount per Serving

Calories

629

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

0.01

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

1646

Potassium

1555

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

3418

Vitamin C

Calcium

240

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.