Ham White Bean Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove Top)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Ham White Bean Soup (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, Stove Top)
Description
Ham White Bean Soup combines soaked or canned great northern beans, cubed ham, chopped carrots, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, seasoned with salt, pepper, mint, thyme, and paprika. The soup uses vegetable stock and additional water to control broth thickness. It can be prepared by sautéing aromatics first or by combining ingredients directly in the cooking vessel.
The Instant Pot method quickly cooks the ingredients under pressure, tenderizing the beans and infusing flavors efficiently. Alternatively, the slow cooker method slowly melds flavors over several hours, while stovetop preparation involves boiling and simmering to achieve tenderness. The result is a thick-bodied soup with a balance of smoky ham, earthy beans, and herbal notes.
Serving the soup warm, along with fresh crusty bread, makes for a filling and satisfying dish. The soup thickens further as it cools and can be adjusted for preferred consistency by varying water amount. Adding a ham bone during cooking adds depth of flavor.
Beans can be quick soaked or soaked overnight to reduce cooking time. If using dry beans without soaking, increase cooking time and add extra water as needed. Allow natural pressure release in the Instant Pot for best results. Leftover soup stores well and develops more flavor over time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb great northern beans soaked for 1 hour using the quick soak method (see notes) or 3 cans Great Northern or Cannellini beans
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot chopped, medium
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tomato peeled and chopped, medium
- 1 lb ham cubed
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 - 2 cups water depending on how thin you like your soup
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Press the “saute” button on the Instant Pot, and add the oil, carrot, onion, garlic, tomato to the pot. Cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. (This is an optional step. You can dump everything in at once if you want).
- Add the beans, ham, seasonings, chicken stock to the Instant Pot and close the lid. Lock the lid, move the valve to 'Sealing' and cook on Manual for 15 minutes.
- When the ham and bean soup is done, and you hear the beep sound, press the Cancel/Keep Warm button. Let NPR for 10 minutes, and then QR until all the pressure is out.
- Open lid and serve warm.
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Add everything to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours).
- Serve soup warm.
Stove Top Instructions
- Add cold water to a dutch oven to cover the soaked beans by about 1 inch. Bring to boil over high heat, boil for 5 minutes.
- Add sliced carrot, tomato, onion, garlic, ham, and drizzle about 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, crushed mint, thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until beans are tender.
- Serve soup while it's warm.
Notes
- Quick soak beans by boiling for 5 minutes then resting covered for 1 hour; rinse before cooking.
- Overnight soak can be done by covering beans in water for 6-8 hours or overnight; rinse before cooking.
- Add a ham bone if available to enhance flavor depth.
- If dry beans are unsoaked, increase cooking time and add 1-2 cups extra water.
- Allow 10 minutes natural pressure release after Instant Pot cooking before quick release.
- Soup thickens upon cooling; adjust water for preferred consistency.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1735mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1800IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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