- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 2 to 2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 5 cups)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard liquid; return beans to pan. Add the broth, water, ham bone, squash, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham bone. Mash the soup mixture, leaving some chunks if desired. Remove ham from bone; cut into chunks. Discard bone and fat. Return meat to the soup; heat through.
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