Ham and Bean Soup

I finally wrote down and measured everything I do for this ham and bean soup so I don't forget the recipe! It is SO good. I made it for the full-time missionaries from my church, and they said it was one of the best soups they have had. Which, to me, is a compliment because there are a lot of good cooks in my church.

Ham and Bean Soup 1 lb. white beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 ham hock
2 c. frozen corn
2 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
6 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. chili powder (or to taste)
4 dashes Tabasco sauce

Throw it all in the crock pot, and cook on low for 6 hours. About 30 mins. before serving, take the ham hock out and let cool a little. Separate the meat from the bone. Throw out the bone, and put in the meat. Enjoy!

Ham and Pasta Skillet Dinner

I got this recipe from my sister in law. It is SO delicious. It is quick, easy, and every one likes it. No complaints.

Ham and Pasta Skillet Dinner

1 12 oz box small tube or shell pasta
3 T olive oil
3 cups fully cooked ham, diced
1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (I just sprinkled on some dried.)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 t dried basil
1/2 t dried oregano
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions - only cooking until al dente since pasta will continue to cook and soak up liquid when added to the skillet. While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, olive oil over medium heat. Add pepper, onion, and garlic and cook until vegetables are tender, about 4-6 minutes. Add ham, basil and oregano and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir drained pasta into ham and vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and toss. Sprinkle parsley and remaining Parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta. Serve immediately.

Ham and Bean Soup

I am putting this on here because of a request from my mom. We love ham beans here, and it's so easy and simple to make I've never really thought about putting it on the blog. But...just for you mom!

Ham and Bean Soup

6 c. water
5 c. dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained (if you forget to soak them over night, put them in a pot boil for 10 mins and leave it to sit for an hour.)
1 ham bone, or 1lb of ham
2 c.  frozen corn
1 large jalapeño, chopped (you can remove the seeds and the membrane, but I am lazy and like it more spicy so I don't.)
1 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Place all ingredients in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender. Sometime during the last hour take the ham bone out and let it cool. Trim the ham off the bone and put the ham back in the pot. Toss the bone. Yummy!