Description
Easy Ham and Bean Soup – Classic Ham Soup Recipe for Comforting Dinner
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dry navy beans (or other white beans)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for added flavor)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups cooked ham, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak dry navy beans overnight or use the quick soak method. Alternatively, use canned beans for a quicker version.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Add soaked and drained beans (or canned beans) and diced ham. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour (or 20-30 minutes if using canned beans), until the beans are tender.
- Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or cornbread.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg