Dried Beans, Ham and Vegetable Soup Recipe (Chowder)
This is a thick chowder soup recipe prepared with dried white beans, ham and vegetables; By pre-soaking the beans and cooking them slowly, the flavor is established. The ingredients are practical and the how-to steps are short and clear.
Ingredients
1. Ingredients
2. Diced ham (1 cup)
Step-by-Step Method
Soak the beans
Wash the dried white beans with plenty of water. Add enough water to cover it and let it sit for about 8 hours; then strain.
Establish the basic flavor
Place soaked beans and ham pieces in a large pot. Add enough water to cover it by 4-5 fingers and boil it.
Cook on low heat
When it boils, reduce the heat. Leave the lid ajar and cook for 60–75 minutes until the beans are tender; If foam forms, remove it.
Add the vegetables
Add onion, carrot and green pepper to the pot. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the vegetables remain firm.
Add the ham and tomato
Add diced ham and chopped tomatoes. Add sugar, salt, hot pepper and nutmeg (mace) and mix.
Adjust the consistency and serve
Let the soup simmer gently for another 10–15 minutes. If it is too thick, add some hot water; Check the salt one last time and serve hot.