Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with leftover holiday ham and beans, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover holiday ham, diced
- 1 cup dried navy beans, soaked overnight
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced ham and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the soaked beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just combine all ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Leftover ham can be replaced with any cooked meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ham and Bean Soup, Leftover Ham Recipe, Cozy Meal, Country-Style Soup