Ham And White Bean Chowder Recipe

Name: Ham And White Bean Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried navy beans; 1 ham bone; 6 cups cold water; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 6 sprigs fresh parsley; 1 cup canned tomato, undrained and chopped; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups smoked ham, finely chopped; 5 carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup celery, chopped

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups dried navy beans
1 ham bone
6 cups cold water
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
6 sprigs fresh parsley
1 cup canned tomato, undrained and chopped
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups smoked ham, finely chopped
5 carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped

1
Rinse beans and drain.
2
In large saucepan or soup kettle, combine beans, ham bone, and water.
3
Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes.
4
Cover and remove from heat.
5
Let stand for 1 hour.
6
Stir in onions, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme and pepper. Return to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham bone.
7
Measure out 2 cups chowder; transfer to food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
8
Return puree to chowder in saucepan and add ham, carrots and celery.
9
Simmer for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
10
Remove bay leaf.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning.

630

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups dried navy beans, 1 ham bone, 6 cups cold water, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ham And White Bean Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ham And White Bean Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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