Description
A comforting and hearty ham and bean soup that wraps around you like a warm hug, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced ham and cook for another couple of minutes, letting it mingle and warm up with the vegetables.
- Stir in the white beans, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Give everything a good mix, inviting all the flavors to come together.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for about 20-30 minutes, letting the ingredients soften and blend beautifully.
- Serve hot and enjoy your warm, comforting soup!
Notes
This soup stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg