Name: Ham and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the soup: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups (about 300 g) cooked ham, diced; 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups (480 ml) water; 3 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Optional garnish: Fresh parsley, chopped; Crusty bread or crackers for serving

Ham and White Bean Soup

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A comforting, hearty soup made with tender white beans, savory ham, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for using leftover ham and warming up on a chilly day.

Author: Beth
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Serves 6-8:

For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups (about 300 g) cooked ham, diced
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 3 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving

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Instructions

Sauté the vegetables:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ham and seasonings:
- Stir in the diced ham, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook for 2-3 minutes to release the flavors.
Add the liquid and beans:
- Pour in the chicken broth, water, and white beans. Stir to combine.
Simmer the soup:
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Adjust seasoning:
- Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve and garnish:
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, or mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon.
Smoked ham hock or bone-in ham can be used for a richer flavor—just simmer longer and remove the bones before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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