Best 10 Basic Ham And Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty comfort of classic Ham and Bean Soup, a culinary symphony of smoky ham, tender beans, and aromatic vegetables harmonized in a rich broth. This versatile soup offers endless possibilities for culinary exploration. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or a leisurely weekend feast, this diverse collection of recipes has something to satisfy every craving and skill level. Dive into a symphony of flavors, from the traditional and timeless to the unique and unexpected, and discover the perfect Ham and Bean Soup recipe to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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I was in the mood for soup on a cold night and using a basic ham and bean soup, I created one that is ready in less than an hour, with items found in the pantry/fridge. Easy and delicious!

Provided by HARRYMARTINII

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 (15 ounce) cans Great Northern beans
⅓ cup diced carrots
⅓ cup diced onion
1 small stalk celery, diced
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ (8 ounce) pre-cooked ham steak, diced
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot; add chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.
  • Drain and rinse 1 can Great Northern beans. Reduce heat to low and stir drained beans and remaining can of undrained beans into bouillon mixture in the pot. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper to pot; bring soup to a boil.
  • Stir ham into soup, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.6 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 641.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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.

SIMPLE SOUTHERN HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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Finally, a use for leftover ham! This easy Southern soup recipe uses your leftover ham, diced up and tossed into the pot along with onion, garlic, white beans and collard greens. Serve by the bowlful, garnished with butter.

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon plus more for topping butter
1 small chopped fine onion
2 cloves chopped fine garlic
1 1/2 cups leftover diced ham
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 (15 oz) cans drained and rinsed white beans
4 cups (or homemade) low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
4 cups cut into thin ribbons (can substitute one can of cooked collard greens) fresh collard greens
to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium heat, cook onion, garlic, ham and thyme in oil and butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add beans, broth, bay leaf, collards, salt and pepper (to taste) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, so the flavors can develop. Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with a tablespoon of butter on top.

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.

WHITE BEAN 'N' HAM SOUP



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"White Bean 'n' Ham Soup, for example is a winner on all three levels," she explains. "It's economical quick and yummy!" Bissy notes that while canned beans make this hearty main dish a fast fix, you can say money by soaking and cooking dry beans instead.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Mash one can of beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots and onion in butter. Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans; cook over medium heat until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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

SLOW COOKER HAM AND BEAN SOUP



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This was a spur of the moment recipe I made to use the ham bone left from Easter. It's really easy and tastes great on a cold evening!

Provided by jroot

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 8h23m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
1 ham bone
3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 (15.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place 15-bean soup mix in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Place 15-bean soup mix, ham bone, cooked ham, chicken broth, water, onion, carrots, great Northern beans, garlic, black pepper, salt, and bay leaf in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1114.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

HAM BONE AND BEAN SOUP



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Don't throw away the ham bone -- make bean soup! Plan a little bit ahead and use a ham bone to make this gluten-free soup. With just a few basic ingredients you can create a delicious comforting meal from leftovers.

Provided by Rick Kleinhans (kokodiablo)

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time P1DT3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package 15-bean soup mix
6 cups chicken stock
1 ham bone with some meat
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrots
½ stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
2 cups chopped ham
2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
1 ½ tablespoons ground mustard powder
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place bean mix into a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak for at least 24 hours. Drain completely.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a pot large enough to hold the beans and, eventually, the ham bone. Add the soaked beans; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
  • Bring stock and beans back to a boil. Add ham bone, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 1 hour. Add chopped ham, liquid smoke, and mustard powder. Stir and let simmer until flavors blend, about 30 minutes more.
  • Remove ham bone from the soup. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 15.5 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1036 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

HAM AND GREAT NORTHERN BEAN SOUP



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Basic ham and bean soup. Very easy to make.

Provided by Christy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes     Ham Soup

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 thick slice fully cooked ham with bone
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
2 cups water, or as needed
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut ham off bone in bite-size pieces, reserving bone. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry ham pieces in hot butter until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan; cook and stir onion, carrots, and garlic in the hot butter until softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour undrained beans into vegetables, add ham and reserved ham bone, and pour in water to make soup your desired thickness. Stir bay leaves into soup and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25 minutes. Remove ham bone and bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 919.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SIMPLE BEAN SOUP WITH HAM BONE



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Make and share this Simple Bean Soup With Ham Bone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bill From New Mexico

Categories     Beans

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb navy beans
3 quarts water
1 ham bone, meaty
1 cup celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon salt
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Simmer beans in water with ham bone for 2 hours.
  • Add other ingredients, simmer 2 hours, until beans are tender.
  • Remove meat from bone, discard bone.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1048.8, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a variety will make your soup more interesting. Some good choices include navy beans, black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight. This will help to soften them and make them more digestible. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute and then letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Use a flavorful ham bone. The ham bone is what gives the soup its flavor, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a ham bone that is meaty and has a lot of marrow. You can also use a smoked ham bone for a more intense flavor.
  • Add vegetables to your soup. Vegetables will add flavor, nutrition, and color to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. You can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, corn, or peas.
  • Season your soup to taste. Ham and bean soup is a versatile dish that can be seasoned to your liking. Some common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add other seasonings, such as paprika, cumin, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Ham and bean soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover ham, and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can make a pot of ham and bean soup that your whole family will love.

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