Hearty Ham Bone Navy Bean Stew
Experience the warmth of a traditional ham bone navy bean stew, perfectly crafted to wrap you in comfort. Tender navy beans simmered with a rich ham bone create a deeply satisfying flavor. Infused with aromatic vegetables, spices, and a hint of smokiness, this dish is ideal for cozy dinners and meal prepping. Serve it hot and watch everyone gather around the table!
ingredients
- 1 large ham bone, with some meat attached
- 1 cup dried navy beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2.
Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add the soaked navy beans, ham bone, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot.
- 5.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender.
- 6.
Remove the ham bone and let it cool slightly; shred any remaining meat and return it to the pot.
- 7.
Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste, and discard the bay leaf.
- 8.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
