Description
Discover how to make a delicious and comforting ham and bean soup with this easy recipe. Perfect for cozy nights in or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef cubed
- 1 beef bone
- 2 cups (473 ml) dry Great Northern beans or Navy beans
- 2 cups (473 ml) celery chopped
- 2 cups (473 ml) carrots chopped
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dry
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dry
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) fresh ground pepper
- 8-9 cups (1892-2126 ml) beef stock or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil for sautéing vegetables
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans in cold water for 8-10 hours or overnight, then drain and rinse them, removing any that are damaged or discolored.
- In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil and cook the celery, carrots, onions, and garlic until they become soft.
- Pour in the beef stock, add the beef bone, and include the beef cubes.
- Incorporate the beans, parsley, thyme, and pepper into the mixture.
- Allow it to reach a boil, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook slowly for 2-3 hours until the beans are soft.
- Cut any large beef pieces into smaller chunks before serving.
- Near the end of cooking, take out about 1 cup of the soup, blend it until smooth with an immersion blender, and mix it back into the pot.
Notes
- Consider using homemade beef stock for a richer flavor.
- Enhance the aroma with a bay leaf or dried rosemary.
- Adjust seasoning gradually by tasting and adding salt throughout cooking.
