Ham, Bean and Potato Soup

Name: Ham, Bean and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 3/4 pound fully cooked ham, cubed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 cup diced peeled potatoes; 3/4 cup diced carrots; 3/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

When I was a cook in a restaurant years ago, this was our best-selling soup. One taste and your family will agree it's a winner!

Ingredients

3/4 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
3/4 cup diced carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the ham, onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Add the next seven ingredients; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Add peas and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 185 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1079mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Bean Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook

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grnbeen

Sep 19, 2016

Wonderful soup. Had an extra ham shank that I threw in the pot. Used only water. Didn't need any additional seasoning, as the broth was very flavorful. Not a pea person, so skipped those. Watching calories, so skipped butter and used a EVOO spray to saute vegetables.
MissLaDale

Jan 13, 2016

This was a great recipe for a cold day. I didn't have celery so I used a can of cream of celery. Very yummy.
01tami

Nov 21, 2015

This soup was so easy and quick to make. Made exactly as recipe stated, so this is an accurate review. Very hearty, definitely will make this recipe again .
Paige-Markie

Apr 9, 2015

My husband and I enjoyed this delicious soup, it has great flavor, This will be a go to recipe for ham and bean soup. Thank You.
Tipsymcstagger

Mar 17, 2015

Mmm, mmm, mmm......talk about home cookin'!!!!!! This soup had a wonderful authenticity to it's flavor! I slow cooked a ham bone in the crockpot for about 8-10 hrs. with the rest of the ingredients except I substituted kale for the peas and added one bay leaf. Wow! Simply delicious!
GSOgymrat

Dec 12, 2014

This soup is delicious. I double the recipe.
deerock

Dec 10, 2014

husband and I enjoyed
RachelE

Feb 20, 2013

Great flavor. My husband isn't a huge fan of beans, but he really enjoyed this. I was in a hurry, so I only added the potatoes for the veggies, and had extra ham so put that in too. I also left out the butter and used chicken bullion cubes to make broth.
PJNighthawk

Jan 7, 2012

It's a winner! It is easy to make and delicious tasting. Thanks.
smb1976

Nov 7, 2009

I double the recipe and add cubed turkey. Great Soup!!!