the best bean and ham soup

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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