Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a warm and hearty Ham and Bean Soup that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make recipe not only utilizes leftover ham but also combines delicious ingredients like navy beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a comforting meal the whole family will love. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night at home or hosting friends, this nutritious soup offers warmth, flavor, and satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 2–3 cups chopped ham
- 1 white onion (chopped)
- 4 carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 64 oz chicken stock
- 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- Spices: bay leaf
- garlic powder
- dried Italian herbs
- black pepper
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried beans overnight.
- Heat oil in a large Dutch oven; sauté onion, carrots, celery for 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in soaked beans, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 90 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Add chopped ham and shredded cabbage; cook for an additional 15–20 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg