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Ham and White Bean Soup

This hearty Ham and White Bean Soup is the perfect quick meal to warm you up on a chilly day. This delicious soup is full of healthy ingredients like carrots, celery, broth, ham, and cannellini beans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Dane & Becky

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans 15.5 ounces each Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 dried bay leaf

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
    Top view photo of a large stockpot with chopped onions, carrots, and celery, sautéing until soft.
  • Next add the garlic and thyme. Stir and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chicken stock, beans, ham, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the beans and ham are warmed through.
    Top view photo of a large stockpot with all the ingredients to make Ham and White Bean Soup, simmering until warmed through.
  • Remove the bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.

Notes

  • This soup is extremely versatile so feel free to make it your own!
  • If you want to add a salty crunch, crisp a few slices of bacon in the pot before Step 1. Then remove the bacon, chop it, and save it for garnish. Skip the olive oil and sauté the vegetables in the bacon drippings.
  • Want to add a little kick? Add 1 teaspoon of dried red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Want to make the soup creamy? Add ½ cup of heavy cream in Step 4.
  • Storage Tips: This soup gets even more flavorful when it has a chance to sit. You can store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just reheat on the stove on low until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1456mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g