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Ham and Bean Soup
Our Ham and Bean Soup is just what you need on those cozy evenings when you want something hearty but don’t have time for complicated recipes. We use canned beans, tomatoes, carrots, and leftover ham to keep it simple, but the result is still a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s ready in no time.
Servings 6
Calories 100kcal
Equipment
- Dutch Oven any large pot will work
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 2 15-ounce cans Great Northern white beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked ham diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 15-ounce can carrots sliced, drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Add the drained beans, diced ham, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the canned carrots to heat them through.
*** For a thicker soup ****
- Remove 1 cup of the beans and mash them in a small bowl using the back of a fork or potato masher until chunky. Stir the mashed beans back into the pot to thicken the soup naturally for another few minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1099mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 134IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg