Best 6 Ham Bean And Spinach Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of culinary exploration! If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cozy meal, you've come to the right place. Ham bean and spinach soup is a classic combination of savory ham, tender beans, and vibrant spinach, simmered in a rich broth that's sure to warm your soul. With its medley of textures and flavors, this soup is a feast for the senses and a true delight for any soup lover. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, we've got you covered with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate ham bean and spinach soup. Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure as we explore the best recipe for this comforting and flavorful dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HAM, BEAN AND SPINACH SOUP



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This is a recipe I found when I was on Weight Watchers and liked it enough to keep making it even when we weren't counting points. A good comforting soup for chilly days.

Provided by SolightlyUK

Categories     Ham

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked ham
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed (about 19 oz.)
1 1/2 cups chicken stock (I make mine from bouillion cubes.)
2 cups water
1 bag fresh spinach (or 1/2 pkg frozen)

Steps:

  • Brush very large non-stick saucepan with oil, saute ham, onions, carrots and sage over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until veggies are mostly cooked.
  • Add beans, chicken stock and water; bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and cook for another 2 to 5 minutes until spinach is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 66.2, Sodium 193.4, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4, Protein 20.9

HAM AND BEAN SOUP WITH SPINACH



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This is a soup that I made recently. My husband really enjoyed it and I believe I will be making this a lot this winter. He had no idea that I used spinach and was very suprised when I told him. He hates spinach but loves this soup!

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup ham, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups course chopped fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium stock pot, saute ham in oil and butter until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, add onion, celery, carrots and garlic over medium heat, until vegetables are softened, not brown.
  • Add chicken broth and seasonings; simmer 15-20 minutes.
  • Stir in cannellini beans, spinach and parsley.
  • Cook briefly just until spinach wilts, about 2-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine eggs and Parmesan with a whisk, I like to temper the egg/cheese mixture by adding 2 Tablesppons of the hot liquid from the soup, to the egg/cheese and stir quickly after each addition, then add egg mixture into the soup and stir until smooth.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 126, Sodium 1764, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.2

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

SPINACH BEAN SOUP



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"This easy soup is so good, I had to send you the recipe to share it with as many people as possible," jots Melissa Griffin from Lansing, Michigan. Chock-full of pasta, beans and spinach, it makes a fresh-tasting and satisfying first course or a light meal in itself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups packed torn fresh spinach
1 can (16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups cooked small tube pasta or other small pasta
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 teaspoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomato puree, broth, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the spinach, beans, cooked pasta and hot pepper sauce, heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER SPINACH BEAN SOUP



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This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my family and friends. The bright red and green of the peppers and spinach give it a suitably seasonal look. -Barbara Shay, Pasadena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 smoked turkey wing (about 7 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 8 ounces)
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, broth, water, turkey wing, onion, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 7-9 hours. , Remove turkey wing and bay leaves; discard. Stir in spinach, red pepper and salt; heat through. If desired, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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

Tips for Making Ham Bean and Spinach Soup:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked ham or leftover baked, fried, or rotisserie chicken.
  • You can use any type of beans you like, such as navy beans, cannellini beans, or Great Northern beans.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach on hand, frozen spinach will also work.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as diced carrots, celery, or onion.
  • For a thicker soup, add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour to the soup before serving.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

Ham Bean and Spinach Soup is a delicious, hearty, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham or chicken. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give Ham Bean and Spinach Soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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