Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound dry great northern beans
  • 4 cups cubed or shredded fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery (about 1 stalk)
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (more or less, to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf

Instruction

  • Rinse and sort beans in a colander, removing and discarding any debris.
  • Place beans and remaining ingredients in the insert of your Instant Pot.  Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on and lock.  Steam release knob should be set on “sealing”.
  • Cook on manual setting (high pressure) for 35 minutes.  Allow the pressure to naturally release for 25 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  • Carefully remove lid and stir.  Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.