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Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect budget friendly recipe, that can be made in just a few minutes using your Instant Pot. Hearty, healthy, delicious and with lots of flavor.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 16 ounces cubed ham
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots diced
  • 2 cups celery diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each white cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or chicken broth
  • 2-3 cups water
  • chopped parsley for garnish
  • bacon crumbs

Instructions

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  1. Set Instant Pot to Saute.
  2. Once the IP is hot and the oil and wait for it to heat up.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  4. Add the ham and brown it for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the fresh parsley.
  6. Add the broth and the water. Add water in dependence of how thick you want the soup to be. Do NOT go over the Max line of your pot.
  7. Stir to combine.
  8. Cover and lock the lid. Make sure the valve points to Sealed. Change setting to manual and adjust time to 5 minutes on High Pressure, you can also do for 4 minutes on High Pressure for crunchier veggies.
  9. Once it beeps to show that it's done, do a quick release, by changing the position of the valve to Vent. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  10. Carefully remove cover, discard bay leaves and stir.
  11. Serve garnished with parsley and bacon crumbs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 1542mg (64%) Potassium 193mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 4855IU (97%) Vitamin C 22.2mg (25%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 1542mg 64%
Potassium 193mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 4855IU 97%
Vitamin C 22.2mg 25%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.