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Ingredients
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1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
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2 cups water, or as needed
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2 large bay leaves
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Remove ham from the bone; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the bone.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
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At the same time, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Pour undrained beans into vegetable mixture. Add ham, reserved ham bone, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
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Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
238 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 238 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 920mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 20% |
Calcium 64mg | 5% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 508mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.