4.7 from 51 votes
Ham and Bean Soup
Ham and Bean Soup blends savory cooked ham with great northern beans and a sauté of onion, carrots, celery, and garlic seasoned with thyme, paprika, and bay leaves. Simmered in chicken broth, this hearty soup carries mild spice and herb flavors, offering a comforting and filling dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
293 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% 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.