Ham and Bean Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 14
Ingredients
2 pounds dry great northern beans1/2 pound cooked ham, diced1 small onion, diced1/2 cup diced carrots1/2 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon (or less) to taste1 tablespoon dried parsleysalt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Rinse beans in a large pot; discard shriveled beans and any small stones. Add 16 cups of cold water and soak overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse beans.
2. Return beans to large slow cooker and add ham, onion, carrots, brown sugar, cayenne, parsley, salt and pepper. Add water to cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then on high for 2-4 hours until beans are tender. Add Wondra or a flour and water paste to thicken if desired. Add more water if necessary during cooking time.

Number of Servings: 14

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SKISINCO.

Servings Per Recipe: 14
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 106.2
  • Total Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.7 mg
  • Sodium: 380.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g

Member Reviews
  • BRIDGETC140
    I'm making this right now only I left out the carrots, because I find carrots to be too overpowering in most slow cooker dishes. - 4/25/11
  • BECADCOX
    Wonderful. I'm using leftover Easter ham for this today. - 4/9/07