Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup

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Basic ham and bean soup made with canned beans. Very easy to make.

Submitted by Christy
Updated on February 22, 2023
close up view of Ham and Great Northern Bean Soup with carrots and potatoes, in a green bowl
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 2 medium carrots, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained

  • 2 cups water, or as needed

  • 2 large bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Remove ham from the bone; cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Reserve the bone.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

  3. At the same time, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan. Add onion, carrots, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

  4. Pour undrained beans into vegetable mixture. Add ham, reserved ham bone, water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, adding more water if a thinner consistency is desired.

  5. Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

238 Calories
11g Fat
22g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 238
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 920mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 508mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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