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Ingredients
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2 pounds dry great Northern beans
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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3 medium onions, finely chopped
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3 carrots, finely chopped
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1 pound cooked ham, finely diced
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6 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
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3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
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¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
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4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon celery salt
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Sort and wash beans according to package directions. Place in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Fill the cooker with water to capacity. Soak without turning on the cooker, 8 hours to overnight.
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Drain excess water and refill cooker with fresh water. Turn cooker to Low and cook until beans are soft, about 8 hours.
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Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and carrots; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add ham, tomatoes, and garlic and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Puree about 2/3 of the cooked beans in small batches in a blender or food processor, using the bean broth to help puree and adding extra water if needed. Add puree and remaining whole beans to the soup pot; add enough water to bring soup to desired thickness. Stir in parsley, thyme, celery salt, salt, and pepper. Simmer slowly, stirring occasionally, until soup is hot and all vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
Cook's Notes:
Omit ham for a vegetarian version.
You can use red or yellow tomatoes, or a mix of both.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
331 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
41g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 331 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
Sodium 488mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate 41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 13g | 46% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 19g | 37% |
Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
Calcium 122mg | 9% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 1072mg | 23% |
* 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.