Ham and Bean Soup
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4.7
Ham and Bean Soup
Description
This Ham and Bean Soup starts by sautéing onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Bay leaves, dried thyme, paprika, and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes are added for seasoning. Chicken broth is poured in and brought to a low boil, then reduced to a simmer. Chopped cooked ham and canned great northern beans are stirred in and cooked gently to blend flavors. The soup is finished with salt and black pepper adjustments and garnished with fresh parsley.
The soup offers a mix of tender vegetables, soft beans, and chunks of flavorful ham, enriched by the herbs and mild heat from the red pepper flakes. The cooking time allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the ingredients, keeping a balance of textures.
This soup is suitable as a warm starter or main course and pairs well with crusty bread or a simple green salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrot chopped
- 2 celery chopped, ribs
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- crushed red pepper flakes dash
- 4 cups chicken broth can use vegetable broth, or stock
- 2 cups ham chopped, cooked
- 2 (15 oz) great northern beans rinsed and drained, cans
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the broth and bring to a low boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in the ham and beans. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the bay leaves and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1036mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 795mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3498IU | 70% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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