Ham & Bean Soup

Name: Ham & Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 small carrots, thinly sliced; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika; 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups leftover ham, shredded; Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

By Laura RegeUpdated: Mar 17, 2020

1 Rating

Erik bernstein

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

554

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Thinking about what to do with leftover spiral ham? This soup has you covered. It's warm and comforting and endlessly filling. It's simple to make and makes the best use of any leftovers you may have.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
1
small yellow onion, chopped
2
small carrots, thinly sliced
1
stalk celery, thinly sliced
4
cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp.
fresh thyme
1/2 tsp.
sweet paprika
2 cups
low-sodium chicken broth
2
(15-oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2
cups leftover ham, shredded
Freshly chopped parsley, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and carrot and cook until onion is soft about 7 minutes. Add celery, garlic, and thyme, and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add chicken broth, 2 cups of water, and beans; bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Reduce heat, and simmer until the soup has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Stir ham into soup and season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3Serve warm topped with parsley.