Best 13 Ham And Mixed Bean Soup Recipes

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Ham and mixed bean soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of ham, beans, and vegetables creates a savory and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. There are many different recipes for ham and mixed bean soup, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for diced ham, while others call for shredded ham. You can also use different types of beans, such as navy beans, kidney beans, or great northern beans. And, of course, you can add your own favorite vegetables to the soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BEAN AND HAM SOUP



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I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. I serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 10h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (20 ounce) package 15 bean mixture, soaked overnight
1 ham bone
2 ½ cups cubed ham
1 large onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
5 large carrots, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 (12 fluid ounce) can low-sodium vegetable juice
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
7 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place the soaked beans into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low for 30 minutes. Drain. Add the ham bone, ham, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, vegetable juice, and vegetable broth. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Pour in enough of the chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 8 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed throughout the day. Remove the ham bone and season with salt if needed. Continue to simmer for a couple more hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 14.8 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1105.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

BASIC HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Hearty ham and bean soup. Easy to make and a great way to use a leftover ham bone. This soup also has lots of mixed vegetables.

Provided by J. A. McConville

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 3h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry great Northern beans
8 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 ham hock
1 cup chopped carrots
½ stalk celery, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped ham
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans, sorting out any broken or discolored ones. In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil. Add the salt and the beans and remove from heat. Let beans sit in the hot water for at least 60 minutes.
  • After the 60 minutes of soaking, return the pot to high heat and place the ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, mustard and bay leaves in the pot. Stir well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 60 more minutes.
  • Remove ham bone and discard. Stir in the chopped ham and simmer for 30 more minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 771.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

MIXED BEAN SOUP



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I found this recipe while looking for something I could use beans. Serve with a loaf of warm crusty bread.

Provided by bigbadbrenda

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 garlic clove, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery, sliced finely
1 carrot, diced finely
1 leek, sliced finely
14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes
14 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
14 ounces black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 pinch dried herbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the beans into a large pot.
  • Bring to boil and the simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the beans and simmer for 5 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve with warm bread.
  • I have used fresh tomatoes as well when I had a lot of tomatoes from the garden that were ripe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 581.9, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 11.7

HAM BONE AND BEAN SOUP



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Don't throw away the ham bone -- make bean soup! Plan a little bit ahead and use a ham bone to make this gluten-free soup. With just a few basic ingredients you can create a delicious comforting meal from leftovers.

Provided by Rick Kleinhans (kokodiablo)

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time P1DT3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
6 cups chicken stock
1 ham bone with some meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
½ stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped ham
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 ½ tablespoons ground mustard powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bean mix into a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak for at least 24 hours. Drain completely.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a pot large enough to hold the beans and, eventually, the ham bone. Add the soaked beans; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Bring stock and beans back to a boil. Add ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 1 hour. Add chopped ham, liquid smoke, and mustard powder. Stir and let simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes more.
  • Remove ham bone from the soup. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1036 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP



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I originally made this slightly spicy soup for my husband, who enjoys black beans. But I ended up loving it, too! Even more compliments came from our neighbors who stopped by and stayed for supper.-Laura Meurer, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until onion is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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This is easily the best Ham and Bean Soup we've ever had! It's a simple, adaptable recipe, perfect with chunks of crusty bread.

Provided by Kaitlin

Categories     Soup

Time 5h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon oil ((olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, etc.))
1 1/2 cups onions ((diced, about 1 medium onion))
4 large garlic cloves ((chopped))
2 cups celery ((diced, about 5 ribs of celery))
2 1/2 cups carrots ((diced, about 6 medium carrots))
5 15 oz. cans assorted beans
9 cups water
2 large bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon paste ((adjust to avoid over-salting if using powdered bouillon))
14 ounces ham ((roughly shredded or diced; or 2 large smoked ham hocks))
1/2 cup fresh parsley ((chopped))
1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke ((optional, to taste: not needed if using smoked ham hocks))

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven (you can also use a thick-bottomed soup pot, but may need to stir more often to prevent burning) over medium heat for about 3 minutes or so, until it's nice and hot. Add the oil and the onions. Cook until the onions begin to turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped celery and carrots, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Add the beans, followed by the water. Increase the heat to high.
  • Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, black pepper, paprika, and chicken bouillon paste. (If you don't have chicken bouillon paste, simply use chicken stock in place of the water.) Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the ham. I like to cut it into big shards/shreds for extra texture. (Sarah likes hers cubed and orderly though. I won't judge either way!) If you're using a ham hock instead of ham, you can add it in now.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low so the soup is at a somewhat energetic simmer--it should always be at a low bubble. Cook for 4-5 hours, stirring periodically. If the soup isn't cooking down, you may want to increase the heat to medium. Every stove is different, so don't just set it and forget it. Periodically check liquid levels.
  • In the last hour of cooking, add the fresh parsley, and cook for another hour. It's done when the beans and carrots are tender, and the soup is thickened. If you used a ham hock, fish out any bones, and chop up any large pieces of meat and skin (keeping the skin is optional) that don't break down during the cooking process before serving.
  • This soup is quite forgiving. If it ends up too salty for your tastes, just add water, and lightly mash some of the beans to release their starchiness and re-thicken the soup. If you are reheating the soup and there is not enough liquid, just add 1-2 cups of water to bring it back to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 906 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM-AND-BEAN SOUP RECIPE



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A leftover Easter ham bone is the foundation for this easy, hearty meal.

Provided by Paige Grandjean

Time 6h15m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 pound dried Great Northern beans, sorted of debris and rinsed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)
3 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 large, meaty ham bone (about 4 lb.)

Steps:

  • Stir together chicken stock, Great Northern beans, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, celery, carrots, and onion in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place ham bone in the center of mixture; cover and cook on HIGH until beans are tender, about 6 hours. Remove ham bone; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard fat, gristle, and bone. Shred meat, and stir into soup.

HAM AND MIXED BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Ham and Mixed Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by whoop_de_doo69

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 3h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) bag dried beans, mixed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
4 stalks celery, chopped
4 large carrots, chopped
1 lb ham, chopped
6 mushrooms, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • do the beans on a 1 hour soak- bring to boil for two mins then allow to sit for an hour.
  • meanwhile chop the veggies- I chopped roughly and it turned out nice and stew-y.
  • In large (5 qt.)stockpot, saute the onion and celery in the oil. Add the beans and the bay leaves and fill the pot with water to within two inches. After 45 mins, add the remaining ingredients and allow to simmer until the large beans are soft.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 598.4, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.2

HOMESTYLE HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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This soup is really good and easy. If you have more time, you can use fresh vegetables instead of canned, but I like it either way. My family loves this on a cold winter's day. I believe this recipe is from Taste of Home magazine.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained
1 (16 ounce) can diced carrots, drained
1/2 lb cooked ham, cut into bite-size pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 53.3, Sodium 805.4, Carbohydrate 51.8, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 7.9, Protein 30.6

HAM AND GREEN BEAN SOUP



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This ham and green bean soup is a traditional Hungarian dish.

Provided by Raina Burditt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
48 ounces water
1 ½ pounds smoked ham, cut into chunks
2 cubes chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra®)
½ onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
1 ½ cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Cover green beans with water in a large pot. Add ham, bouillon, paprika, and cayenne. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and let simmer until beans are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add flour and cook until almost brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in diced onion; cook until it begins to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir dried onions in the mixture until they begin to lightly brown, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful as they burn easily. Add paprika and pepper. Pour in water and stir until mixture is smooth.
  • Whip sour cream in a bowl and mix into flour mixture until smooth. Stir sour cream mixture into cooled green beans. Heat soup over medium heat until simmering; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 65.7 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1166.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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I was in the mood for soup on a cold night and using a basic ham and bean soup, I created one that is ready in less than an hour, with items found in the pantry/fridge. Easy and delicious!

Provided by HARRYMARTINII

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
⅓ cup diced carrots
⅓ cup diced onion
1 small stalk celery, diced
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ (8 ounce) pre-cooked ham steak, diced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.
  • Drain and rinse 1 can Great Northern beans. Reduce heat to low and stir drained beans and remaining can of undrained beans into bouillon mixture in the pot. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper to pot; bring soup to a boil.
  • Stir ham into soup, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 641.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

15 BEAN AND HAM SOUP



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This delicious soup is an upgrade to your typical pot of beans. It punches up the flavor with 15 types of beans, smoky ham, and layers of unique ingredients that will warm your soul on a chilly night. Serve it with homemade cornbread for a hearty, healthy, low fat, protein packed dinner. If you're family likes mildly spicy foods, try Hurst Cajun 15 Bean Blend for this recipe.

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Time 4h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (20 ounce) package dry beans (I recommend Hurst 15 Bean blend, with included spice packet)
1 ham bone
2 1/2 cups ham, chopped
1 cup bacon bits (please use real bacon bits, not imitation salad topping)
5 large carrots, chopped, divided in half
3 stalks celery & leaves, chopped, divided in half
1 large onion, chopped, divided in half
10 cups chicken broth, divided
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 drops liquid smoke
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or spicy brown)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 (12 ounce) can vegetable juice (V8)
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel)
3 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon)

Steps:

  • Notes before you begin: Sort through your beans carefully and discard any small stones or debris, and any damaged beans. Rinse the beans with cool water. You have two options for preparing your beans before you cook them. You can either 1) soak them overnight in cold water, or 2) cover the beans with water, bring to a boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover the beans and let rest for 70 minutes in the hot water. Drain the beans and add them to a large stock pot. Now your beans are ready to use.
  • To your stock pot and beans, add the ham bone, chopped ham, bacon bits, half the onion, half the celery, half the carrots, and enough broth to cover 2 inches over the beans. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke, Dijon mustard, chili powder, bay leaves, pepper, parsley, rosemary.
  • Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 2.5 hours. Add more chicken broth as needed to keep beans covered.
  • Remove the ham bone. Add diced tomatoes and chillies, vegetable juice, and remaining vegetables. Continue to simmer for 1 hour. Add more broth as needed.
  • Add the seasoning packet that came with the dry beans. Add lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes while you make cornbread, rice, or other side dishes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • TIPS: It is important that you don't add acidic ingredients such as tomatoes or lemon juice until the end of the cooking process as noted above. Acid tends to affect cooking times and can make beans tough and chewy.
  • Beans contain a natural sugar called Riffanose that is not digestible by the human body and can cause excess gas. One way to cut down on the gas is to cook a large, peeled potato with your beans for at least one hour. I cut the potato in half and add it during the first hour of cooking. Be sure to take it out and discard it. Eating it can make you sick to your stomach, as the potato absorbs a large percentage of the Riffanose.
  • Finally, it's important to note that it takes several hours for the flavor of this soup to properly develop, so resist the urge to taste it until the last 30 minutes. Definitely do not add salt until the end because it tends to get saltier as the broth cooks out. If you find it to be too salty, add hot water. As with any soup or stew, the flavor is best the next day, so feel free to make ahead. This soup can be made in the crock pot, using a full 8 hours cooking time. It freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 2347.2, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 21.6

QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and white beans.
  • Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender, but still hold their shape.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Use a flavorful broth. This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
  • Season your soup to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good options.
  • Serve your soup hot. It's also delicious served cold or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Ham and mixed bean soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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