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ham bean soup

A hearty and delicious ham bean soup perfect for chilly days. Made with cooked ham, white beans, and flavorful vegetables, all simmered in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cans great northern beans (15.5 oz each) rinsed and drained
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and carrots in a large pot until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Stir in the cooked ham and beans. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

Notes

This ham bean soup is perfect for using leftover ham and makes a comforting meal for cold days.