Ham and Bean Soup
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Cook Time:PT60M45 Minutes
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Yield:4-6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small, onion chopped (1/2 large)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (1 teaspoon fresh)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 cups chopped cooked ham
- Ham bone, optional
- 2 (14 ounces) cans white beans (cannellini, great northern, white)
- 1 bay leaf
- 12.78g olive oil
- 1 small, onion chopped (1/2 large)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2.13g dried thyme (1 teaspoon fresh)
- 946.35ml chicken broth
- 473.18ml water
- 2-3 cups chopped cooked ham
- Ham bone, optional
- 2 (396.89g) cans white beans (cannellini, great northern, white)
- 1 bay leaf
Warm up with a comforting bowl of ham and bean soup! Hearty white beans, tender veggies, and smoky ham simmer together for a flavor-packed meal that’s easy to make with simple pantry staples.
Preparation
STEP 1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
STEP 2
Stir in the garlic and thyme, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
STEP 3
Pour in the chicken broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
STEP 4
Stir in the chopped ham, ham bone (if using), drained and rinsed beans, and bay leaf.
STEP 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes to let the flavors blend and the vegetables become tender.
STEP 6
Remove the bay leaf and ham bone. Season with salt and pepper to taste (remember the ham gives quite a bit of salty flavor so be sure to taste first). Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Options
For a thicker texture, remove and mash some of the beans then stir puree back into the pot of soup.