White Bean 'n' Ham Soup Recipe

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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.

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White Bean 'n' Ham Soup Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 162 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 860 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as White Bean 'n' Ham Soup in Quick Cooking November/December 2001, p17

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Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2013 by Angelrider65

i think it was pretty good, i just made it. i took another recommendation and used the low sodium chicken broth instead, added one more can of beans and about 1/4 tsp minced garlic(because i love garlic) and simmered it as long as i could, at least 45 minutes...i thought it tasted great on a cold day today..but it was definitely salty enough, i didnt add any salt.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2013 by starfish5

pure simplicity of flavor yum

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2013 by jhuseman

Great and really easy, but the recipe is bland as written. I used low sodium chicken stock instead of water, and added a few cloves of fresh chopped garlic to slice it up. It was great!

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2012 by HollyNoelG

I added one extra can because I have a family of five. I also added finely sliced celery. Instead of buying ham, I used ham I previously froze. It was delicious and my kids even complimented it!

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2012 by Chef CNJ

I have made this recipe multiple times. I have also doubled the recipe and served it for guests, and everyone always raves about it and there is rarely leftovers. I have also made this in the crock pot - I saute the vegetables, add the remaining ingredients and set the crock pot to low. It's definitely a favorite since it's easy and the whole family loves it.

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by cbrooks47@comcast.net

After a long day on my feet at work, I enjoy having a quick and easy soup to make for my husband and me on cold, rainy winter days. This definately fits the bill! I do not drain the beans, nor do I mash one can of the beans. I do not add the salt until the soup has cooked. Sometimes the ham is very salty and no extra salt is needed. I like to cook the soup on low for about 45 minutes if I have the time. It helps blend the flavors. Serve with a crisp green salad, with your favorite dressing, and this is an easy, filling meal.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by Kansas11

Made this soup tonight and my family loved it. Will double it next time as it only made enough for 2 adults and 2 young children.

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by annemg

Very good! Have made it before but it simmered longer this time, maybe 45 minutes. I think that made it even better. (Doesn't really need the salt though.)

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by valanddansmith

This was okay... Too bland for our tastes, even with the extra garlic and other spices that I added... I'm thinking maybe it needed to simmer longer? Anyway, I definitely recommend Bissy's Crunchy Romaine Toss - I've made that numerous times and my family adores it! In fact, we made it twice in one week recently at the request of my 9 year old daughter!

Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2009 by sharonwshort@aol.com

My mom made this for my husband and me on a rainy Northwest evening, and it was both hearty and delicious!

 
 

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