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Ham And Bean Soup

Ham And Bean Soup

Hearty ham and bean soup recipe made with simple ingredients. Perfect comfort food, easy to make on the stovetop or slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Core Ingredients:
  • 2 cups cooked ham (diced, or ham bone for extra flavor)
  • 1½ cups dried white beans (navy or cannellini, soaked overnight)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (or water + bouillon)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional Add-Ins:
  • 1 potato (diced for extra heartiness)
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika (for deeper flavor)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • A splash of cream (for a creamy version)

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Spoon or ladle
  • Slow cooker (optional)

Method
 

  1. Sauté veggies
  2. add beans, ham & broth
  3. simmer until tender
  4. season & serve.
  5. Slow Cooker Method:
  6. Add all ingredients and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
    7. Detailed instruction is below in the article

Notes

A warm, hearty ham and bean soup packed with protein and rich flavor. Perfect for using leftover ham and ideal for cozy meals.