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A Wintry Ham and Bean Soup To Keep You Warm

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 581kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups black beans rinsed and drained
  • 16 cups water divided
  • Handful of carrots sliced
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 cups fully cooked ham cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Handful of celery chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine beans and 8 cups of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat.
  • Turn down heat and let simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour (covered).
  • Drain water and rinse beans in a colander.
  • Add beans to slow cooker and add 8 cups of water.
  • Add chopped onion, ham, carrots, salt, and pepper. (Add celery if desired).
  • Cook on low for 5 hours, or medium for 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 2922mg | Potassium: 1065mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5mg