Description
A comforting bowl of homemade ham and bean soup filled with tender chunks of ham, creamy beans, and hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced leftover ham
- 1 can white beans (like cannellini or navy beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Spinach or kale
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in diced ham, white beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, and season to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- If using, fold in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
This soup stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg