Old Fashioned Navy Bean and Ham Bone Soup

This Old Fashioned Navy Bean and Ham Bone Soup has been around our family for several generations. I grew up having this soup at my parents and both grandparents tables. It was usually made and served shortly after the big baked ham had been served. We have a special spice mix that goes in the stew pot and that has never changed. It was always served with Old Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread.

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How To Make

Old Fashioned Navy Bean and Ham Bone Soup

The night before, pick out the bad beans and then wash and drain them. Place the clean beans in a large bowl

 and cover with water, then cover the bowl. The next morning drain the soaking water, then pour the soaked bean into a large stew pot. Then place your ham bone on top of the beans.

Cover the beans and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook on low until tender.

When the beans are tender, add the spices and stir well.

Place the lid back on the beans and simmer for 30 minutes. Keep on simmer until served.

These Navy Beans are ready to serve.

Recipe

Yield: 10

Author: Miz Helen's Kitchen

Old Fashioned Navy Bean and Ham Bone Soup

A family favorite that has been passed down. The spice mix and the ham bone make this soup special. Real old fashioned comfort!

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 ham bone with meat on bone or ham hock
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 10 to 12 cups of water
• 2 teaspoons fresh or dried thyme
• 1 teaspoons cumin
• pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. The night before, pick the bad beans out and then wash and drain the beans. Pour the clean beans into a very large bowl and cover the beans with water.
2. The next morning, drain the soaking water from the beans and set aside to drain. In a large stew pot sauté the onion and garlic in the vegetable oil. Pour the beans into the stew pot and cover with water, about 3 inches over the beans. Place the ham bone or ham hock on top of the beans. Cook the beans on medium low until tender.
3. Add the thyme, cumin and crushed pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and cook on simmer for 30 minutes and keep on simmer until ready to serve.

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Comfort and fantastic flavor!

We serve with Grandmothers Chow Chow and

a great wedge of Old Fashioned Buttermilk Cornbread.

It is a great meal!

Enjoy!

Thanks so much for stopping by the cottage and spending some time in the kitchen with us. I love cooking with a friend, it makes the food taste better. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen

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