With leftover ham or ham bone and some veggies, this simple ham and bean soup recipe is comfort in a bowl. Nourishing foods from our pantry make for quick, easy and economical meals. We love cleaning out the pantry & fridge for an easy meal.

Easy Ham and White Bean Soup Recipe on Stove Top in a bowl with a spoon

Easy Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Hope you’re all doing well with your friends and families and enjoying time together. We’re big fans of soup, especially brothy soups because they satisfy and is like medicine. The light bone broth-style soups aren’t too rich and are loaded with nutrients. This is exactly one of those soup that are perfect for using what ever leftover ingredients you have. Instead of using dried beans, a can (or two) of white beans is perfect. Within minutes, a pot of pantry-perfect soup is ready to be devoured. Best of all, freezing this soup is a fantastic way to save it for another rainy or hungry day.

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What veggies to cook with this soup?

We’re huge fans of adding what ever veggies you want. The basic celery and carrots are always a staple. But how about adding some awesome greens for extra nutrients? Chopped kale, cabbage and swiss chard are great and usually always available at the markets. Broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini and potatoes are amazing too for more texture and flavor. In fact, celery root is a great vegetable that is a forgotten favorite. Give it a try, it just might be your new favorite way to enjoy soup. You can customize this soup to your liking and make it your own!

Enjoy and Be well,

diane and todd

Easy Ham and White Bean Soup Recipe on Stove Top | WhiteOnRiceCouple.com

Simple & Delicious Ham & Bean Soup

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
You don’t have to add the additional cooked diced ham if you’re using a ham hock with ham meat,. We used a leftover ham bone that didn't have much meat, so we added the extra diced ham.
The saltiness of the broth will vary a lot depending on how well seasoned your chicken broth. Make sure to taste the broth after cooking and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Feel free to add an extra can of beans if you want. For a creamier soup, mash some of the beans in the soup for a thicker texture.
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Ingredients

  • 1 large ham bone or ham hock
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cooked diced ham *see head note
  • 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 7 cups (1.65 l) chicken broth
  • 15 oz. (425 g) canned white beans , drained, or more if desired
  • 2-3 celery stalks , diced
  • 2-3 carrots , peeled and diced
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme or dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) kosher salt , or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.45 ml) fresh cracked black pepper , or to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chopped kale or cabbage , optional
  • minced parsley for garnish , optional

Instructions 

  • Use a pot large enough that covers the ham bone/hock when the stock is added. Heat pot over medium heat. Add the 1 Tablespoon (15ml) oil then add the diced onions & minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring regularly, or until softened and lightly browned.
    Cooking onions and garlic
  • Add the ham bone, 1 1/2 cups (360ml) diced ham, 7 cups (1.65 l)broth, 15 oz (425g) canned beans, diced celery, diced carrots, 2 teaspoons (10ml) Worcestershire sauce, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) thyme, optional 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt or to taste and pepper to taste. Heat to a gentle simmer.
    All ingredients in a pot
  • Simmer the soup for about 30-40 minutes, depending on how tender you like your veggies and how rich you prefer your broth.
    Simmering the soup
  • Remove the ham bone or ham hock and any extra fatty chunks.
    Removing ham bone from soup
  • Pull off any ham meat from the ham hock. Cut the ham chunks into small pieces.
    Cutting up chunks of ham from ham bone
  • Add the chopped ham back into the soup. Give the soup a good stir and add additional salt and pepper, to taste.
    Adding chopped ham back to soup
  • For extra healthy nutrients, add the optional 1 cup (240ml) chopped kale or cabbage to the soup. Garnish with minced parsley (optional). Serve warm.
    Soup in a bowl

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 21mg, Sodium: 1628mg, Potassium: 494mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 3414IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 82mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 169
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Easy Ham and White Bean Soup Recipe on Stove Top in a bowl

This recipe was originally published in April 2020.

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