Low Fat Ham and Bean Soup: 5 Reasons to Love It Today
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A hearty low fat ham and bean soup packed with flavor.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cups low sodium 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.
- Add ham, beans, broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute turkey ham for lower fat.
- Add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg