Description
Savor this quick ham & bean soup recipe, perfect for comforting meals. Easy prep and delicious flavors make it a must-try dish! (154 chars)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 pound of cooked ham, cubed
1 can (15 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Toss in the cubed ham and let it mingle with the veggies for about 2 minutes.
Add the rinsed beans, chicken broth, thyme, and smoked paprika, stirring to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
A comforting and hearty Easy Ham and Bean Soup, perfect for using up leftover ham while providing cozy goodness in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: ham and bean soup, easy soup recipe, leftover ham, comforting soup
