Name: Basic Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ham, diced; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Basic Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

Norri Acosta Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Basic Ham and Bean Soup

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ham, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced ham and cook until lightly browned.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, chicken broth, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the drained and rinsed white beans to the pot. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.