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Ham and Bean Soup

A hearty, comforting soup made with tender beans, savory ham, and slow-simmered vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 1 lb dried navy beans soaked overnight
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked ham diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Soak beans overnight, then drain and rinse.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Stir in diced ham and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add beans, broth, water, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 90–120 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaves, season with salt, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This soup thickens as it sits and tastes even better the next day.

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