Best Ham and Bean Soup Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food
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A hearty and comforting ham and bean soup that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the diced ham, soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking beans overnight helps reduce cooking time.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg