How to Make Quick Ham and Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day, and this quick ham and bean soup is the perfect way to cozy up and satisfy your hunger. Packed with hearty ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal option for any day of the week.

Made with simple and affordable ingredients, this soup is perfect for those times when you want to whip up something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. With tender pieces of h...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
  • ⅓ cup diced carrots
  • ⅓ cup diced onion
  • 1 small stalk celery, diced
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ (8 ounce) pre-cooked ham steak, diced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.
  • Drain and rinse 1 can Great Northern beans. Reduce heat to low; stir drained beans and remaining can of undrained beans into bouillon mixture. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper; bring soup to a boil.
  • Stir ham into soup, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 641mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 916mg