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White Bean and Ham Soup

A comforting soup filled with white beans, savory ham, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Beans and Broth

  • 1 lb White Beans canned or dried
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth

Meat

  • 1 lb Cooked Ham diced

Vegetables

  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Seasoning

  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Oil and Garnish

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Chopped Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Soak the beans (if using dried) overnight in a bowl covered with water.
  • Prep the ham by chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.

Cooking

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Add the garlic and thyme, stirring for about a minute.
  • Combine the diced ham, soaked (or canned) beans, and the broth in the pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Season with bay leaf, salt, and pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.
  • Allow the soup to simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving the soup in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This soup is versatile; you can use turkey instead of ham or add fresh herbs to enhance the flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Keyword Chilly Day Meal, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Hearty Soup, White Bean and Ham Soup