💫💫Ham and Bean Soup💫💫

Perfect choice! 💫 Here’s a hearty, old-fashioned Ham and Bean Soup—comforting, smoky, and filling, just like the ones simmered all day on the stove.

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🍲 Ingredients

• 1 pound dried white beans (navy, great northern, or cannellini)
• 1 meaty ham bone or 2–3 cups diced ham
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth (or water)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or a few sprigs fresh)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: a splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for brightness

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