Savory Ham And Bean Soup With Velvety Broth

Creamy ham and bean soup in a white ceramic bowl on a white marble countertop, thick velvety broth made from navy beans with shredded pink ham, finely diced carrots and celery, and light black pepper on top.

I don’t know who decided ham and bean soup was boring, but I have questions. Because somewhere along the way, this cozy, budget-friendly classic got labeled as “background food.” Like it’s just there. Like it’s filler. And I don’t buy that for one second. There’s something deeply satisfying about taking leftover ham and turning it […]