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Crazy Easy Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and bean soup uses simple ingredients to make a healthy, flavorful, and hearty soup. With a fast and easy prep, it is perfect for cold days or to satisfy your soup craving.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil avocado or olive
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups great northern beans dry
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 lbs ham bone-in
  • 1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 3 tbsp Dill

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large pot with oil. Add onion and carrots to the pot. Cook until lightly golden.
  2. Rinse bean under cold water. Add beans, ham, and bay leaves to the pot.
  3. Add water to the pot. Bring it to a boil and reduce heat to medium low. Allow it to simmer for about 90 minutes or until beans are fully cooked.
  4. Remove ham from the soup. Cut off any meat from the bone and cut it into bite size pieces. Discard the bone.
  5. Return ham to the soup. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, add dill. Enjoy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1792mg (75%) Potassium 448mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2052IU (41%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1792mg 75%
Potassium 448mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2052IU 41%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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