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Amazing Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

You won’t be able to resist this absolutely delicious and easy to make ham and bean soup recipe that is jam-packed with flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Navy beans
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large peeled and small diced yellow onion
  • 2 peeled medium diced carrots
  • 3 medium diced celery stalks
  • 3 finely minced cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup chardonnay white wine
  • 2 pounds of medium diced ham
  • 1 ham bone
  • 64 ounces chicken stock
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 8-10 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the beans to a large container and fill it with water until it is covering the beans by about 4 inches. Cover and set aside at room temperature overnight or for up to 24 hours. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Place the butter in a large pot over low heat and cook the onions for 30-40 minutes or until well caramelized. Stir often.
  3. Next, add in the carrots, celery, and garlic and cook over low-medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Deglaze with wine and cook it until there are only about 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid left in the pot.
  5. Add in the ham, ham bone, beans, chicken stock, parmesan rind, and thyme, cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 90-120 minutes stirring occasionally until beans are cooked and the soup is thickened naturally.
  6. Finish by stirring in the vinegar, salt, and pepper, and serve.

Notes

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  • Make-Ahead: While excellent to serve and eat as soon as it’s finished, you can make this recipe up to 2 to 3 days ahead of time, just reheat when ready to serve.
  • How to Reheat: Place your desired amount of soup into a small size pot and cook over low heat until hot. You can also place your desired amount of soup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in a microwave until hot.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 days. It will freeze well covered for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
  • You do not only have to use a leftover ham bone in this recipe. You can just use cut up ham or cut up ham with a ham hock for extra flavor. The bone will help add in quite a bit of flavor.
  • Substitute with canned beans if you do not have dried beans.
  • To accelerate the bean soaking process, cover the beans in boiling water, and let it sit for 1 hour before using.

Nutrition Information

Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 1349mg (56%) Potassium 787mg (22%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2192IU (44%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1349mg 56%
Potassium 787mg 17%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 2192IU 44%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.