Best 9 Ham And White Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting Ham and White Bean Soup, a classic dish that combines the smoky flavors of ham with the creamy texture of white beans. This satisfying soup is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. In this article, we will present two variations of this timeless recipe: a traditional version and a slow cooker version for added convenience. Both recipes are packed with flavor and will surely warm you up on a chilly day.

The traditional Ham and White Bean Soup is made with simple ingredients like ham, white beans, vegetables, and herbs. The ham provides a rich and smoky flavor, while the white beans add a creamy and filling texture. Vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions add sweetness and depth to the soup, while herbs like thyme and bay leaves infuse it with a delightful aroma.

For those who prefer a hands-off approach, the slow cooker version of Ham and White Bean Soup is a perfect choice. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it on low, and let it simmer for several hours. The result is a tender and flavorful soup that requires minimal effort.

Whether you choose the traditional or slow cooker method, this Ham and White Bean Soup is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your taste preferences. Feel free to add additional vegetables like potatoes or corn, or use different types of beans like cannellini or navy beans. You can also adjust the amount of ham and herbs to suit your liking.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE BEAN AND HAM BONE SOUP



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What to do with that leftover Easter ham bone? Try this tasty soup that is created from a ham stock, to use now, or later. Use your favorite dried white beans. My choice is Great Northern.

Provided by Bibi

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

Time 11h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ham bone with meat
4 quarts water
1 pound dry great Northern beans
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons dry sherry
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine ham bone and 4 quarts of water in a large stock pot of Dutch oven at least the night before. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 hours.
  • In the meantime, place beans in a large pot with water to cover; soak overnight. Drain beans the next day and return to the pot.
  • Remove ham bone from the pot and pick off any edible meat. Strain the stock and measure out 3 quarts for the soup. Remaining stock can be frozen.
  • Pour 3 quarts of stock over the soaked beans. Add ham, celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, tilting the lid to allow steam to escape, and simmer until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add sherry in the last 30 minutes of cooking and season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 435.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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One of my family's favorite soups. Great on chilly days. For bean lovers, add a second can of white beans.

Provided by ScottF

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

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 quart chicken broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can white beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
½ head cabbage, shredded
¾ pound ham, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Season onion with Italian seasoning. Continue to cook and stir for 1 more minute.
  • Stir chicken broth, white beans, tomatoes, cabbage, ham, and celery into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer until celery and cabbage are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1498.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

TUSCAN WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH HAM AND KALE



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Make and share this Tuscan White Bean Soup With Ham and Kale recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IHeartBobert

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 cup chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained (Great Northern or cannellini)
1 bunch fresh kale, rinsed well and chopped (about 4 cups chopped)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until onion is tender.
  • Add sage and cook 1 minute, until sage is fragrant.
  • Add broth and beans and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add kale and cook 1 minute, until kale wilts.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

HAM, WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP



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I found this while searching for recipes to use up leftover ham, and it's 'after-work friendly' as well. This goes well with a green salad and breadsticks

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slices bacon
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) bag Baby Spinach, sliced into thin slices
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can white beans, drained
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
5 sage leaves, minced
5 sprigs minced thyme
5 sprigs minced parsley

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until just crisp, turning several times, about 4 minutes; remove bacon, crumble and set aside.
  • Add onion and celery to skillet; cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in garlic, cook 1 minute; stir in spinach, cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Season with red pepper flakes, allspice, salt and black pepper; add chicken broth, tomatoes, beans, ham, sage, thyme and parsley; cook until flavors blend about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 846.1, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 4, Protein 19.7

HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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I came up with this recipe when I wanted to make dinner in the slow cooker but didn't have time to go to the grocery store. I went through my freezer and cupboards, throwing in what I thought would go well together. -Stacey Cornell, Saratoga Springs, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 6-8 hours. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 808mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP WITH ARUGULA AND CORN BREAD CROUTONS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Leafy Green     Pork     Tomato     Vegetable     High Fiber     Ham     Arugula     Legume     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

For soup
1 lb dried small white beans such as navy or Great Northern
1 lb smoked ham hocks
1/4 cup bacon drippings (from 1/2lb bacon) or olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
4 fresh thyme sprigs
8 cups chicken broth
For corn bread croutons
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups 3/4-inch cubes corn bread
1 lb arugula, coarse stems removed
Tabasco to taste

Steps:

  • Make soup:
  • Soak beans in cold water to cover overnight (8 hours). Drain and rinse well.
  • Simmer ham hocks in 6 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, 1 hour. Reserve 4 cups cooking liquid and drain ham hocks.
  • Heat bacon drippings in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened. Add tomatoes and thyme and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add soaked beans, broth, ham hocks, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Make croutons while soup simmers:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter with garlic and toss together with corn bread cubes in a shallow baking pan. Toast in middle of oven until lightly browned and crisp on the outside, about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare soup for serving:
  • Remove ham hocks and shred meat. Return meat to soup and stir in arugula. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco.
  • Serve soup topped with croutons.

MAMA'S HAM AND WHITE BEAN SOUP



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Put a pot of Ham and White Bean Soup on the stove to simmer and you're bound to have people asking when dinner will be ready. All of us kids could hardly wait for this filling meal and the tasty cornbread wedges. :-)

Provided by Carrie James-Keaton

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c sliced carrots
1 c celery, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
3 c low sodium chicken broth
1 c water
1 c ham steak, diced
1 ham shank
1 tsp oregano, dried
1 bay leaf
3 can(s) great northern beans (15oz cans) rinsed, drained, & divided

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 3. Add chicken stock, water, diced ham, ham shank, oregano, bay leaf and 2 cans of beans. Cover and bring to low boil for 10 minutes. Stir; reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, mash remaining can of beans with a potato masher until thick and creamy. Stir into soup mixture; blend well.
  • 5. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes to heat through.
  • 6. Discard ham shank and bay leaf before serving.
  • 7. COOK'S NOTES: I have also made this soup using dry great northern beans. You just have to fully cook them and then begin with the directions in this recipe. Both ways I cooked them turned out yummy!!!

WHITE BEAN, LEEK AND HAM SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Stew     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. dried Great Northern Beans (cleaned, soaked and drained)
1 large whole onion (optional)
4 cloves (can stick into onion)
4 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3 tbsp olive oil
1 chopped onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 large leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only)
8 - 12 oz. cooked ham, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • In soup pot, bring to boil water, broth, beans, whole onion, cloves and bay leaf. Reduce heat and simmer partly covered for 45 min. Separately, saute in oil the chopped onion, garlic, leeks, ham and rosemary for one minute. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes until very soft but do not brown. Add sauteed ingredients to soup and simmer partly covered for about 30 minutes. Discard whole onion, bay leaf and rosemary. Puree about 1/2 of the soup mixture until smooth and return to soup pot. Salt and pepper to taste.

WHITE BEAN AND HAM SOUP



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Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cans Canelliini or navy bean
2 Carrot, diced
2 stalks Celery, diced
1 Yellow onion, diced
3 sprigs Thyme, fresh
2 Bay leaves
1 pound Ham, smoked and cooked in small cubes
1 tablespoon Butter
2 cups Chicken stock
4 cloves Garlic
2 cups Water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot or dutch oven and sauté on medium-high heat garlic, onion, celery, carrots, and thyme about 5 minutes
  • Rinse beans then add to pot with water, stock, bay leaves, and ham and bring to a boil
  • Once at boil, bring down to a simmer for abut 20 minutes
  • Remove bay leaves. Using potato masher, mash beans to desired thickness

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans for a more complex flavor. Great Northern beans, cannellini beans, or navy beans are all good choices.
  • Add a ham bone to the pot for extra flavor. If you don't have a ham bone, you can use a smoked ham hock or a few slices of bacon.
  • Don't overcook the beans. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. A bay leaf, a few sprigs of thyme, or a pinch of rosemary are all good options.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Ham and white bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham. The combination of ham, beans, and vegetables makes this soup a complete meal in a bowl. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this ham and white bean soup a try.

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