Home > Soups & Stews > Ham And Bean Soup Ham And Bean Soup December 28, 2023 | 4 Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate way to give new life to your leftover holiday ham, and it’s so delicious that you’ll find yourself buying extra ham just to whip up this incredibly delicious meal! Still have leftovers? You’ve got to try our Ham and Cheese Sliders, Ham Pot Pie, or Ham and Potato Soup. Reasons To Love Ham And Bean Soup Flavorful use for leftovers: Turns holiday leftovers into a tasty new meal. Hearty comfort food: Perfect for chilly days. Easy and convenient: Easy to make with pantry staples. Adjustable creaminess: Tailor the richness to your preference. Balanced and satisfying: Protein-packed and full of veggies. Ham And Bean Soup Ingredients Olive oil: Extra virgin for best flavor. Ham: Smoked ham deepens the flavors; holiday leftovers are the best! Butter: Enhances flavors. Onion and carrots: Dice evenly for best integration. Garlic: Use freshly minced or jarred. Seasonings: Thyme, oregano, and cayenne are amazing in this soup. Flour: Helps thicken the soup. Chicken broth: We recommend using a quality brand. Beans: Cannellini and navy beans are our favorites; you can use just one type if preferred. Bay leaves: Add depth of flavor. Spinach: Fresh baby spinach is best here. Cream and milk: Blending both achieves maximum flavor and creaminess with less fat. How To Make Ham And Bean Soup Crisp the ham: Fry in oil until crispy, set aside. Sauté veggies: Cook onion, carrot, garlic, and seasonings in the same skillet. Add broth and beans: Stir in broth and beans; simmer. Blend soup: Blend part of the soup; mix back in. Finish soup: Add remaining ingredients, and simmer until spinach wilts. Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust taste, and serve. What To Serve With Ham And Bean Soup Crusty Bread: Great for dipping. Green Salad: Adds a fresh touch. Grilled Cheese: A comforting match. Roasted Veggies: Healthy and flavorful. Cornbread: Sweet and buttery contrast. STORAGE Storage Refrigerate: Cool, then store in an airtight container for up to four days. Freeze: Freeze in sealed containers for up to three months. Reheat: On the stove or in the microwave. Use low heat to avoid curdling; stirring often. More Hearty Soup Recipes: Broccoli Cheddar Soup Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup Southwestern Corn Chowder Cauliflower Soup Recipe Crockpot Chicken Stew FOLLOW ALONG! Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and content. Ham And Bean Soup 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate way to give new life to your leftover holiday ham, and it's so delicious that you'll find yourself buying extra ham just to whip up this incredibly delicious meal! SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Ham And Bean Soup 5 from 3 votes - Review this recipe SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Print Recipe Ham and Bean Soup is the ultimate way to give new life to your leftover holiday ham, and it's so delicious that you'll find yourself buying extra ham just to whip up this incredibly delicious meal! Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup Cuisine American, Healthy Keyword Ham And Bean Soup Prep Time 30 minutes minutes Cook Time 30 minutes minutes Total Time 1 hour hour Servings 4 -6 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 861kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $17.40 EquipmentLarge Dutch oven or cast iron pot Ingredients▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil, separated▢ 2½ packed cups cooked ham shredded or chopped (Note 1)▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter▢ 1 cup each: diced yellow onion, diced carrots (1/2 onion; 2 carrots)▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)▢ ½ teaspoon each: salt & pepper▢ ¾ teaspoon each: dried thyme, dried oregano▢ ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional▢ 2 tablespoons white all-purpose flour▢ 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)▢ 2 cans (15.5 oz each) white beans drained and rinsed (we use 1 can cannellini beans and 1 can white navy beans OR use 2 of the same type)▢ 2 bay leaves▢ 3 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped▢ 1 cup heavy cream▢ ¾ cup whole milk (or more heavy cream)▢ Optional, for serving: crusty, buttered bread InstructionsHAM: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Add ham, and sauté, until golden and slightly crispy. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Don't wipe out pot. If there is more than 2 tbsp grease, drain excess, if not add 2 tbsp oil.VEGGIES: Add butter, onion, carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add seasonings and flour; continue to sauté for one more minute, stirring constantly.BROTH and BEANS: Gradually pour in 1 cup broth, stirring constantly and scraping pot to release browned bits. Once thickened, gradually add the remaining 3 cups of broth. Add 1 can of drained beans and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.BLEND: Remove 2 cups of soup and blend until smooth. (See Note 3) Return the blended soup to the pot and mix.FINISHING SOUP: Add the remaining can of beans, spinach, ham, heavy cream, and milk. Simmer on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until spinach is wilted and soup is thickened. Remove bay leaves and discard. Taste and adjust seasonings until flavors sing!SERVE: Enjoy immediately with crusty buttered bread, if desired. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Ham: Leftover holiday ham is perfect for this recipe, but if you're out, just pick up some smoked ham from the store! Note 2: Dairy: This mix creates a creamy yet lighter soup. For extra richness, opt for all heavy whipping cream. Note 3: Blending: Blend with caution to prevent burns or spills. Ensure the blender lid is secure for hot liquids. If there's no soup setting, cover with a towel and watch for steam. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 861kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1815mg | Potassium: 2018mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19580IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 373mg | Iron: 11mg We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? I love hearing from you when you've made one of my recipes! Tag me on Instagram at @ChelseasMessyApron or leave me a comment below.
This soup is excellent. And a perfect way to use up leftover ham. It’s easy to make, the directions are clearly written, and we love it! I did use all heavy cream like it suggested for a richer soup. 5 Stars!!⭐️ Reply
