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Ham and Bean Soup
Ham and bean soup is a comforting classic, full of smoky flavor and creamy mixed beans in a rich broth.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
10 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 397 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 ounces dry mixed beans or dry white beans
- 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound meaty ham bone or smoked turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 ribs celery diced, optional
- 2 medium carrots chopped, optional
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and check for any debris. Add the beans into a large pot and cover with cool water. Soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain.
- In a large pot, combine drained beans, broth, ham bone, and onion. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 1½-2 hours or until beans are softened.
- Remove the ham bone from the soup and remove the meat from the bone. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Add the ham back to the pot, celery and carrot if using, diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, and parsley. Cover and simmer 30 minutes more.
- Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
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Notes
- Dried bean mixes come in 15- to 24-ounce packages. For the smaller package, reduce the broth by 1 ½ cups. For the larger package, add extra broth or water as needed during the simmering.
- For a thicker broth, simmer uncovered for the last 45 minutes or mash some of the beans with a potato masher.
- If your beans have a seasoning packet, it can be added with the diced tomatoes. Taste before adding any additional salt.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days and in the freezer for 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
397
(20%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
1123mg
(47%)
Potassium
1120mg
(32%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3686IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
122mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 397 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1123mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1120mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3686IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.