Deliciously frugal, cozy, and comforting, this Navy Bean Ham Soup Recipe is the perfect way to use up scraps that would otherwise go to waste. Simply made with dry navy beans, a leftover ham bone, a parmesan rind, and a handful of pantry staples, this deeply satisfying, nourishing bowl of yum is the best way to get your food budget back on track after an expensive holiday meal.

About this navy bean soup ham

In our family, holiday hams are the go-to for Christmas and Easter celebrations. They’re easy to cook, feed an large crowd, and leftovers are always well-received. ]

But, before you go tossing that big ol’ ham bone after slicing the last bits of salty-sweet meat off, you should definitely make a batch of these ham bone soup beans. Why" Because they’re:
Why you’ll love this soup with ham bone

Easy Breezy: While the whole navy bean with ham soup recipe takes about 2.5 hours, most of that is pretty hands-off. Do a quick sauté of veggies, add beans and liquid, then pop the pot in the oven to braise. When the beans are done, pull the meat off the bone, do another quick sauté, then let the flavors meld. All told, you’re only looking at about 30 minutes of active kitchen time.

So Friggin’ Delicious: When I think of ham bone bean soup, it may not sound like haute cuisine, but rest assured — if I got a bowl of this at a fancy French restaurant, I’d be willing to shell out top dollar for ...