Best 7 Savory Ham And Bean Soup Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes surpass the classic savory ham and bean soup. With its simple yet hearty ingredients, this soup has been a staple in kitchens for generations. The combination of smoky ham, tender beans, and aromatic vegetables creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and comforting. Whether you're looking for a warm and filling meal on a chilly day or a hearty dish to feed a crowd, savory ham and bean soup is sure to hit the spot. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create the perfect pot of this classic soup, ensuring that every spoonful is packed with flavor and warmth.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

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.

SAVORY HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Ham

Time 55m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (15 ounce) cans navy beans or 4 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth (low sodium if desired)
3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, add the beans, ham, onion, celery, thyme, pepper, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Add in chicken broth and water; stir.
  • Bring to a boil, lower heat.
  • Cover and let simmer 20-30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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

MOM'S BEST HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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It's a long list of ingredients... but sooo good. My mother made the best Ham and Bean Soup, my recipe is AS CLOSE to hers as I can remember; today my own family and friends love this soup. Oh, my hubby insists this soup alone would be worth another proposal!

Provided by Sharon Hill

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

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup dry navy beans
3 cups water
3 cups water
1 large meaty smoked ham bone
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 whole bay leaves
3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
5 cups water
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
½ cup ketchup
3 tablespoons chicken soup base
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
½ cup uncooked small shell pasta

Steps:

  • Place dry beans and 3 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat, and allow to stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
  • Place 3 more cups fresh water into a large pressure cooker. Add the soaked beans and ham bone, and stir in parsley, bay leaves, dried onion flakes, garlic, thyme, dry mustard, chili powder, and paprika. Seal the pressure cooker, and heat to 15 pounds per square inch. Cook under pressure for 7 minutes; add 1 minute for every 1,000 feet above sea level. Remove from heat, and allow pressure to subside naturally.
  • When pressure has reduced, open the lid of the cooker. Stir in 5 more cups of water, celery, olive oil, tomato puree, ketchup, chicken soup base, molasses, brown sugar, and cracked black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer the soup until the beans are tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in shell pasta, and simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 930.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include Great Northern beans, navy beans, and black beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a ham bone or ham hock. This will give your soup a rich, smoky flavor. You can also use leftover ham if you have it.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. This will make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Season your soup with herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavor of the other ingredients. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
  • Simmer your soup for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Ham and bean soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give ham and bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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