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ham bean soup

A hearty and flavorful ham and bean soup perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 carrots carrots
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups cubed ham
  • 2 cans great northern beans
  • 7 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the diced bacon in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter and add sliced celery, carrots, and onion; cook for 4 minutes until tender.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and chili powder; cook for 1 minute. Stir in ham and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add beans, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth, add bay leaf, bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Discard bay leaf, stir in cooked bacon, and taste; adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Perfect for leftovers and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.