Bean & Ham Soup
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 65 min
Total: 80 min
Serves: 8
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Warm and inviting, this hearty soup is a delightful blend of tender butter beans and savory ham, brought to life with aromatic vegetables that create a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s a comforting dish that fills your home with enticing aromas while offering a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul. Whether you’re enjoying it solo or sharing with loved ones, this soup is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Butter (or Olive Oil)
- 1 Medium Onion - Diced
- 2 Medium Carrot - Diced
- 2 Stalks Celery - Diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Ham - Cooked or Diced
- 3 Cans Butter Beans
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 Tsp Crumbled Dried Thyme
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Directions
Directions
- Heat the butter or oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the broth, ham bone if using, bay leaf, thyme, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer partially covered for 45 minutes with the bone or 15 minutes without it.
- Remove the ham bone, pull off any meat, and dice it. Add the beans and 2 cups of diced ham, counting the meat from the bone toward that amount.
- Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon, then stir them into the broth.
- Remove the bay leaf. Taste before adding salt, since the ham will already season the broth. Stir in the parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving · 8 servingsCalories
290
Fat
9 g
Saturated fat
3 g
Carbohydrates
36 g
Sugar
3 g
Fiber
10 g
Protein
18 g
Sodium
800 mg
Cholesterol
50 mg
Estimated values for general guidance only — not medical or dietary advice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Butter (or Olive Oil)
- 1 Medium Onion - Diced
- 2 Medium Carrot - Diced
- 2 Stalks Celery - Diced
- 3 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 6 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Ham - Cooked or Diced
- 3 Cans Butter Beans
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 Tsp Crumbled Dried Thyme
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
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