White Bean and Ham Soup

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5.0

15 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    410 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Soup

  • Cuisine

    American

White Bean and Ham Soup

A hearty ham soup recipe seasoned with fresh herbs, vegetables and then a splash of my secret ingredient. The best use for leftover ham!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 cup carrots , chopped
  • 1/4 cup white onion , chopped
  • 2 ribs celery , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
  • 3 teaspoons fresh herbs , minced
  • 2 cups ham , shredded or diced
  • 30 ounces Navy beans , drained and rinsed
  • 6-8 cups low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • coarse kosher salt , as needed
  • crusty bread
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. When hot, add the carrots, onion and celery, sauteing for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, sauteing for an additional minute.
  2. Add the fresh herbs, saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ham, beans and broth, bring to a very low simmer. Do not boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Before serving, stir in the white pepper, vinegar and heavy cream. Taste test to determine if salt is needed (it might not be).
  5. Ladle into bowls and serve with a crusty loaf of bread.
  6. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • For creamier soup, smash 2-3 tablespoons of beans and stir into the broth, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream or 2-3 tablespoons of freshly shredded parmesan cheese. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 649mg (27%) Potassium 1009mg (29%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2807IU (56%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 649mg 27%
Potassium 1009mg 21%
Fiber 16g 64%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2807IU 56%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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