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 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup carrot, and 1/2 cup celery, and cook until tender. Add 2 garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the cooked veggies and stir to combine.
- Add in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 (15 ounce) canned white beans,, 2 cups cooked ham, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaf then taste and season with salt to taste, 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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