Instant Pot Ham & Bean Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
416 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Ham & Bean Soup
Description
Instant Pot Ham & Bean Soup combines a 15-bean blend with diced onion, celery, and carrots sautéed in olive oil, slowly cooked alongside a meaty ham bone or ham hock. The cooking process uses pressure to tenderize the beans over an hour, integrating the smoky depth of the ham. The soup's flavor develops further with the addition of a bay leaf and chicken broth. Diced tomatoes are stirred in after cooking to avoid hindering the beans' hydration and soften the texture. The result is a thick, savory soup with substantial bean and ham pieces throughout.
The texture is rich and hearty due to the mix of beans and the shredded ham from the bone, offering both creamy bean softness and savory meatiness. Simmering the soup briefly after pressure cooking allows the flavors to meld and lets the ham meat rejoin the dish evenly. It’s a satisfying meal option, especially when served warm on cooler days.
For best results, remove the ham bone before shredding the meat and return it to the soup after simmering with the tomatoes. This soup accommodates extra broth or stock for a thinner consistency and can be thickened by simmering uncovered or brief blending. It pairs well with rustic bread for dipping or a side salad.
The recipe notes advise avoiding acidic ingredients like diced tomatoes during initial cooking to ensure beans soften properly. If a leftover ham bone isn't available, a ham hock with some meat serves as a good substitute. Adjust liquid levels as desired for soup thickness and allow the soup to simmer to your preferred texture.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces 15 bean soup HamBeens brand
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 3 medium carrot diced
- 1 ham bone ham hock or 2 cups leftover ham, meaty
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes 1 can, with juice, *see note, canned
Instructions
- Rinse beans and drain. Sort any unwanted debris and set seasoning packet aside.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to saute. Add olive oil and onion and saute until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients including the seasoning packet except for tomatoes.
- Place the lid on, and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Quick release pressure.
- Open the lid and remove ham bone or ham hock. Add tomatoes with juice turn onto saute and allow to simmer while picking the ham off of the bone.
- Return the meat to the Instant Pot and stir and serve.
Notes
- Add acidic ingredients like diced tomatoes only after beans are fully softened to avoid hindering their cooking.
- Use a ham bone with some meat or a ham hock to impart smoky flavor and provide shredded ham for the soup.
- Chicken or turkey broth can be adjusted in quantity for your preferred soup consistency.
- To thicken, simmer the soup uncovered or pulse briefly with an immersion blender before returning shredded ham.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1266mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5248IU | 105% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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