Comfort Food Ham and Bean Soup 5 Steps to Heartwarming Bliss
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A hearty and comforting ham and bean soup perfect for chilly days.
- 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 lb ham, diced
- 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the ham and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover ham for extra flavor.
- This soup freezes well.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg