5.0 from 15 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the fresh herbs, saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the ham, beans and broth, bring to a very low simmer. Do not boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Before serving, stir in the white pepper, vinegar and heavy cream. Taste test to determine if salt is needed (it might not be).
- Ladle into bowls and serve with a crusty loaf of bread.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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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
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
% 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.