White bean and ham soup
White Bean And Ham Soup Recipe - a staple for the cooler weather. Could be made with any type of white beans - Kidney, Great Northern, Cannellini or Navy. Simple to make, hearty and delicious, perfect for hungry families.
Prep Time6 hours hrs
Cook Time1 hour hr
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: white bean and ham soup
Servings: 6
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups navy beans or great Northern beans white beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 1 cup chopped ham or more, bacon or sausage can be used
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 baby leaf
- 8 cups water
- 1 vegetable bullion
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp summer savory optional
- 1/4 tsp paprika optional
Pick through beans. Soak in water overnight.
Heat oil in and add the onion, carrots ad celery. Cook for 4 minutes.
Add the beans, ham, slat, pepper, thyme, garlic powder, summer savory and paprika. Add the water and bullion.
Bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are soft and tender.
Serve.
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3477IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg