Name: White Bean and Ham Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces dried Great Northern Beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 cups cooked diced ham; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground pepper

Description

This hearty White Bean and Ham Soup is a comforting, filling dish perfect for chilly days. Made with tender Great Northern beans, flavorful diced ham, and a medley of vegetables, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

Units Scale

20 ounces dried Great Northern Beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups water
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked diced ham
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Beans: Rinse and sort through the dried Great Northern beans, discarding any rocks or debris. Set aside.
Prep the Vegetables: Dice the onion, celery, and carrots. Mince the garlic.
Cook the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Beans and Water: Pour the 8 cups of water into the pot, then stir in the Italian seasoning and the rinsed beans.
Boil and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Add Ham and Seasonings: Stir in the cooked diced ham, salt, and ground pepper. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Adjust Consistency: If the soup is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding more water or chicken stock until it reaches your desired thickness. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy the hearty and comforting flavors of this White Bean and Ham Soup.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf or a few sprigs of fresh thyme while the soup simmers.
This soup freezes well, making it a great option for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 30mg