Calico Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Description: This hearty mixed bean soup with ham is a comforting dish that’s perfect for a satisfying meal. It’s stick-to-your-ribs home cooking at its best!
Cook Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Navy beans |
| 1/2 cup | Great northern beans |
| 1/2 cup | Black beans |
| 1/2 cup | Kidney beans |
| 1/2 cup | Dried lima beans |
| 1/2 cup | Garbanzo beans |
| 1 lb | Ham, diced |
| 1 | Onion, chopped |
| 1 | Carrot, chopped |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil |
| 3/4 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 12 cups | Water |
Instructions
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Prepare Beans:
- Sort through the beans and rinse them under cold water. Drain well.
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Initial Cooking:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sorted beans and split peas with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Boil and Rinse:
- Once boiling, let it cook for 10 minutes. Drain the beans and peas, then rinse thoroughly under cold water. Drain again.
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Prepare Crockpot:
- Transfer the drained beans and peas into a crockpot. Add diced ham, chopped onion, chopped carrot, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and the remaining 6 cups of water.
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Cooking Process:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
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Final Touches:
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves from the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
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Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy this delicious and nutritious Calico Ham and Bean Soup!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 184.1
- Fat: 2.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 14.7mg
- Sodium: 740.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.9g
- Fiber: 8.8g
- Sugar: 3.5g
- Protein: 14.7g
Recipe Notes:
- You can substitute any pound of mixed beans for the specific types listed in the recipe to suit your preferences or what you have on hand.
- This soup freezes well, so it’s perfect for making ahead or for leftovers.
This Calico Ham and Bean Soup is not only hearty and delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients that make it a wholesome meal for any occasion.
