Ham and Bean Soup
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5.0
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Ham and Bean Soup
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This recipe for Ham and Bean Soup is hearty and full of flavor. It is perfect for enjoying on a cold winter day or any time. Consider making this delicious soup for dinner the next time you have leftover ham!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Great Northern beans
- 1 ham bone leftover from a cooked ham
- 2 cups leftover ham diced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the dried great northern beans under cold water and pick out any debris. Place the beans in a large pot and add enough water to cover them by about 2 inches. Let them soak overnight, or use the quick soak method by bringing them to a boil, removing from heat, and letting them sit for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the soaked beans, ham bone, diced ham, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaves, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1.5 - 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Remove the ham bone from the pot and discard. Using a fork, remove any remaining meat from the bone and return it to the soup. Discard the bone.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the hot ham and bean soup in bowls, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the desired serving size.
- If you don't have a ham bone, you can substitute with smoked ham hocks or use additional diced ham for flavor.
- Leftover ham from a cooked ham works perfectly in this recipe, but you can also use freshly cooked ham if desired.
- The soup will thicken as it sits, so you may need to add a little more broth or water when reheating leftovers.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm the soup on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1453mg
(61%)
Potassium
1329mg
(38%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3417IU
(68%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1453mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 1329mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3417IU | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
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