Navy Bean Soup Recipe | Ham and Bean Soup

navy beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective, while homemade stock is healthier.

Soak dried navy beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans.

In a large pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, and garlic until soft.

Add the ham bone or shank and cook for a few minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and add soaked beans, parsley, thyme, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.

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