Ham and Bean Soup
Comforting ham and bean soup is a classic and hearty soup. It's loaded with creamy white beans, smoky ham, and tender veggies. It's the perfect soup for using up your leftover ham and super easy to make on those busy weeknights.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup carrot, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 (15 ounce) canned white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked ham, cubed or shredded
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste, if needed
- fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour over the cooked veggies and stir to combine.
- Add in the chicken broth, beans, cubed ham, bay leaf, thyme, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf then taste and season with salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy!
Notes
Updated on March 29, 2024
Originally Posted on September 27, 2019
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3727IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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