Hearty Ham and Bean Soup

Hearty ham and bean soup is one of those soups that may really put you at ease. With this recipe, your house will be filled with enticing fragrances that will make you want to stay in all day. This soup is perfect for any season, whether you're using up leftover ham or creating it from scratch. It's substantial and delicious. The taste profile is so well-balanced because to the ham, beans, and veggies that you'll want more than one serving. You may put your own spin on the traditional pleasures of home cooking with this recipe.

Summary of Ingredients

1. One pound of diced ham: The heart and soul of this soup is the ham. The ham you choose will have a major impact on the soup's taste, so pick carefully. The broth and beans will take on a deeper, smokier flavor from the remaining ham. Choose a thin ham steak or ham chopped for a more modern taste. Add even more depth of flavor by trying it with a smoked ham hock.

Use a bone-in ham for maximum flavor in the soup. As it simmers, the bone will provide even more flavor to the soup.

2. One chopped onion: The sweetness and depth of onion make it a common soup basis. Onions come in three colors: yellow, white, and red. Because of their milder taste, yellow onions are ideal for this soup.

If you want a more robust onion taste, try caramelizing the onions in olive oil first, then add the other veggies. Their inherent deliciousness is brought out by this.

The third ingredient is three sliced carrots, which provide a touch of texture, color, and sweetness. Not only are they delicious, but they also provide a healthy dose of vitamin A to this hearty soup.