Description
A comforting and hearty soup packed with tender ham and creamy white beans, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced ham and cook for another couple of minutes, allowing it to mingle with the vegetables.
- Stir in the white beans, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all those wonderful flavors.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, letting the flavors blend perfectly.
- Serve hot, pairing it with crusty bread or a side salad for a delightful meal.
Notes
This soup freezes beautifully! Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg