Neighborhood Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Neighborhood Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dried great northern beans; 5 cups chicken broth (low sodium is best); 3 cups water; 1 large meaty ham bone (I use 2 or 3 smoked ham hocks); 2 -3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/4 teaspoon dried savory; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped (I also put in a handful of the chopped celery leaves); 1 large potato, cut into cubes (optional, but very good); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:6h

The flavors in this bean soup remind me of the bean soup my grandmother used to make on our farm in Ohio when I was a young girl. I love to make it during the winter months -- it doesn't last long. My daughter is now making it for her family as well. Maybe it's called "Neighborhood" bean soup because the neighbors love it when I make it -- it's a wonderful soup to share with special friends. It is great served wtih a nice piece of hot corn bread. I can't remember exactly where I found the recipe -- but I'm glad I have it and I hope you will feel the same.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:26:33 GMT