Best 9 Hearty Ham And Vegetable Bean Soup Recipes

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In the realm of hearty and comforting dishes, few soups can rival the delectable goodness of ham and vegetable bean soup. This classic recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures that warm the soul and satisfy the appetite. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy meal or a substantial feast to share with loved ones, this versatile soup is an ideal choice. With its medley of tender ham, an array of colorful vegetables, and the comforting richness of broth and beans, it's a culinary delight that can easily become a family favorite.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY BEAN SOUP WITH HAM



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This hearty soup is a real crowd-pleaser served with fresh corn bread. No one can believe how quick and easy it is to make.-Nelda Cameron, Cleveland, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) condensed bean with bacon soup, undiluted
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups water
2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter for 3 minutes. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HEARTY HAM AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE



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This is a recipe for ham bean soup with Great Northern beans and chopped vegetables. The flavor comes from the long simmering.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Soup

Time 2h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups water
1 pound Great Northern beans (or navy beans)
2 cups ham (diced cooked)
Optional: 1 ham bone (or ham hock)
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 or 2 ribs celery (chopped or sliced thinly)
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring the water and beans to a boil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; boil for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the beans from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Add the ham and ham bone or ham hock to the beans, along with onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Skim any foam from top.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until beans are tender-about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. If soup is too thick, add a little more water.
  • Take out ham bone or ham hocks from the soup, if using, and place on cutting board.
  • Dice or shred the meat and return it to the soup.
  • Add the tomato sauce and salt, to taste, and simmer for about 15 minutes longer.
  • Remove the bay leaf .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 6 cups (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HEARTY HAM AND VEGETABLE BEAN SOUP



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This is one of those quick and easy soups that are delicious and healthy, as well. This recipe came from one of my Canadian Living magazines and I have always had success with it.

Provided by bert2421

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup uncooked pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
4 cups chicken stock
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes
2 1/2 cups cubed ham
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 can chickpeas, drained
4 cups spinach leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta until al dente (tender but firm).
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and cook onions until softened.
  • Add stock, carrots, garlic, sweet pepper and zucchini; bring to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in pasta, tomatoes, ham, beans, chick peas, and the rest of ingredients.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 866.6, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 21.1

HEARTY HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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This ultra hearty Ham and Bean Soup is perfect for using up that leftover holiday ham! After all the holiday cooking, you could use something soul-warming and comforting.

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 ham bone (check below for substitutions)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 stalks celery (chopped)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans (rinsed and drained well)
2 cups diced cooked ham (from leftover spiral ham, or store-bought ham steaks)
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 dried bay leaves ((optional))
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large dutch oven or stockpot over MED HIGH. Once hot, add the ham bone and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Set ham bone aside on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to MED, and add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
  • Add garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add beans, diced ham, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in chicken broth, water, and add bay leaves (if using), then give everything a gentle stir.
  • Return ham bone to the pot, nestling it in, along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate (those are full of flavor).
  • Increase heat to MED HIGH and cover. Once soup has come to a high simmer or gentle boil, reduce heat to MED LOW and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally, as the beans and ham can settle to the bottom and you don't want them to scorch.
  • Remove ham bone and bay leaves (if used), and give the soup a taste. If needed, add a pinch of salt. Ham bones contain a lot of sodium, so I prefer to add the salt afterwards, if needed. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 991 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

HAM AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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The basis for this soup's broth conveniently comes from canned bean soup. Everyone who tries this comments on how nicely the smoky flavor of ham blends with the vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 14-16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds smoked ham hocks
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
8 cups water
2-1/2 cups diced unpeeled red potatoes
1 cup each frozen corn, peas and cut green beans
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) condensed bean and bacon soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place ham hocks, carrots, celery, onion and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until meat starts to all off the bones. , Add potatoes and vegetables; bring to a boil oil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove hocks; allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Return meat to kettle. Stir in bean and bacon soup and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HEARTY VEGETABLE SOUP WITH HAM



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This soup makes great use of a leftover ham bone. It is relatively light and is a great starter or makes a meal with a nice salad and fresh bread. It is basically a mish mash of other recipes and uses up a lot of bits and pieces of leftover vegies in the fridge. I made it for my family of 3 and it was gone in 2 days! Enjoy!

Provided by Cathie H.

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 3h30m

Yield 16-20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ham bone
2 cups diced ham
8 cups water
8 (4 1/2 g) packets chicken soup base
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups celery, diced
2 cups onions, diced
2 cups carrots, diced
2 cups cabbage, chopped
2 cups cauliflower, chopped

Steps:

  • Add ham to water in large dutch oven or stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 2 hours or so.
  • Remove ham from water and put water in fridge until cooled completely. Pick and chop any meat from bone to add to soup.
  • Gently remove hardened fat from top of broth with a slotted spoon and discard fat.
  • Add chopped vegetables, tomatoes and garlic to broth and bring to a boil, simmer for about 20 minute
  • Add chopped meat and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Taste broth, and add chicken soup base to your desired taste.
  • Add more water and soup base as needed.
  • You can also add a can of kidney or other type of beans and/or 2 cups of kernel corn, green or yellow beans or diced potatoes if you desire.
  • This recipe is very versatile and you can add in whatever you personally like in the way of vegetables.
  • You can even leave out the ham and use chicken, beef or vegetable soup base.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 142.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 1.2

HEARTY HAM AND THREE-BEAN SOUP



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Dinner ready in 35 minutes! Try this no-fuss soup made with ham and three types of bean - a hearty meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (15 to 16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium (from 14-ounce can)
1/2 cup diced cooked extra-lean ham (3 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat.
  • Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and soup is slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 16 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

HEARTY HAM BONE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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The best black bean soup! If you are looking for a recipe for a hearty, low-fat soup using a leftover ham bone, this is for you! Key is discarding thick fat from the soup and you must use green chiles. Enjoy!

Provided by kawailani

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

Time 14h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ham bone with some meat
1 drizzle olive oil
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped, or more to taste
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ (12 ounce) package baby carrots
1 cup fingerling potatoes, or to taste
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cups water
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (11 ounce) can canned corn (such as Green Giant Niblets®), drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham bone in a large slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over the ham bone in the slow cooker.
  • Saute carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper in the same saucepan until coated in oil, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker; add water, black beans, vegetable juice, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on High until soup is warm, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from the soup. Separate meat from the bone and return to the soup; discard the bone. Cover soup and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Discard thick fat on the top of the soup and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or frozen vegetable mixes.
  • If you don't have any ham, you can substitute bacon or sausage.
  • To make the soup more hearty, add a cup of cooked rice or pasta.
  • For a creamier soup, add a cup of milk or cream.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This hearty ham and vegetable bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.

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