When the weather turns colder, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup. If you're looking for a hearty and delicious gluten-free soup recipe, creamy ham and bean soup is a great option. This classic soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you prefer a thick and creamy soup or a thinner, broth-based soup, there are endless variations of creamy ham and bean soup that you can try. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to making the best creamy ham and bean soup gluten-free, including tips for choosing the right ingredients, cooking methods, and serving suggestions.
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CREAMY HAM AND BEANS
This soup freezes well and many people who don't like ham and beans like this soup. It serves 20, depending on the appetites of people eating this delicious soup. Note: I usually soak beans overnight and then they will cook faster. Also only mash a few beans to check them for softness, don't mash them all.
Provided by Phyllis Bartlow
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add beans to boiling water and cook on high. Beans will soak up some water, so you will need to add more water later.
- As soon as beans can be mashed with fork, add ham and onions, let cook until beans and ham are done.
- Turn down to medium heat and add soup and cheese. Stir frequently while soup and cheese are mixed into the beans. When cheese is melted turn off heat and serve. Leftovers may be frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 835 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
CREAMY HAM AND BEAN SOUP (GLUTEN FREE)
This bean soup is thickened with a mash of potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots. Delicious comfort food! It is gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by using olive oil instead of butter and unsweetened soy milk in place of cow's milk. Enjoy!
Provided by mlgarf
Categories Ham Soup
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potato, cauliflower, and carrots; cover and steam until very tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer potato mixture to a bowl and add milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter. Mash with a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth.
- Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add ham and cook and stir until ham is warmed, about 2 more minutes. Stir undrained navy beans and chicken broth into ham mixture, increase heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
- Blend drained navy beans and garlic together in a blender until smooth. Stir bean mixture into soup; simmer, stirring often, until soup thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir potato mixture into soup and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 13.8 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1478.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- To save even more time, you can use canned ham or canned beans.
- If you want a thicker soup, use a potato masher or an immersion blender to blend some of the beans.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread, crackers, or salad.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can also freeze leftover soup for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
This creamy ham and bean soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.
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