Description
A warm and comforting ham and bean soup, perfect for cold days, packed with flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced ham, onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute, letting the garlic release its fragrant aroma.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the drained white beans, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and enjoy your comforting meal!
Notes
For added depth of flavor, try using smoked ham or adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce. Pairs wonderfully with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg