Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil (only for Instant Pot recipe); 1 medium – large onion, chopped (size between a hard ball and a softball); 1 lb. ham, chopped; 1/2 lb. (8 oz.) white or dried great northern beans | or 2 (14-16 oz.) cans; 2 large carrots, chopped (approx. 1 inch diameter and 6-8 inches long); 1/2 tsp. thyme; 1/2 tsp. salt (if using water in place of broth); 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 3 bay leaves (optional); 8 cups ham stock/water for dried beans | 6 cups for canned beans

Ham and Bean Soup

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Author: Heather L McCurdy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Soup

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon oil (only for Instant Pot recipe)
1 medium – large onion, chopped (size between a hard ball and a softball)
1 lb. ham, chopped
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) white or dried great northern beans | or 2 (14–16 oz.) cans
2 large carrots, chopped (approx. 1 inch diameter and 6–8 inches long)
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt (if using water in place of broth)
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 bay leaves (optional)
8 cups ham stock/water for dried beans | 6 cups for canned beans

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in IP on saute feature.
Add onions and saute until soft.
Add ham, beans, carrots, and seasonings.
Add water.
Switch IP to manual mode and put lid on, making sure vent is sealed.
If using dried beans: Set for high pressure, 45 minutes. Walk away.
If using canned beans: Set for high pressure, 5 minutes. Walk away.
Once done, let set 10 minutes then do quick pressure release.

Slow Cooker Directions:

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except oil.
Set to high for 2 hours then switch to low for addition 8-10 hours or just set on low for 10-12 hours.

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