I really love this Great Northern Beans and Ham Soup recipe from Hurst Beans. It’s so easy to make and just perfect for leftover holiday ham.

Ingredients

• 1-2 cups of ham or turkey cubed or in small pieces
• 1 medium white onion diced
• 1 Tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Sautéd Onion Base
• 5 cups water
• 1 20-ounce package Hurst Great Northern HamBeens®
• 1 packet Goya Ham Flavored Concentrate – Sabor A Jambón de Cocinar Seasoning
• salt and pepper

Procedure

1. Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
2. Place beans in a large pot of cool water. Cover and allow to soak at least 8 hours or overnight. After soaking, drain water.
3. Add ham, onion bouillon base and water to the Instant Pot, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
4. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant pot for 7 minutes.
5. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
6. Remove ham and onion from the Instant Pot reserving the cooking liquid.
7. Add soaked beans to the Instant Pot, add additional water to cover beans, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
8. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant pot for 50 minutes.
9. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 20 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
10. Stir in ham, onions and Goya seasoning. Simmer uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until thickened.
11. Stir in the seasoning packet from the beans and season with salt & pepper to taste. Simmer 1 minute more.