Hearty Ham and Bean Soup: 7 Cozy Reasons to Try It
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This Hearty Ham and Bean Soup is a filling dish perfect for cold days.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 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 soaked beans.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover ham for quicker preparation.
- Let the soup sit overnight for better flavor.
- Freeze leftovers for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg