The Best Bean and Ham Soup
A slow-simmered classic soup packed with tender beans, smoky ham, and hearty vegetables — warm, filling, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
- 1 ham bone
- 2 1/2 cups cubed ham 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped 5 large carrots, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
- 1 (12 fluid ounce) can low-sodium vegetable juice
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice 7 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt