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Easy Ham And Bean Soup

This easy ham and bean soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 pound cooked ham diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the diced ham and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring it to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans, dried thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
  8. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving and ladle the soup into bowls.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.