Ham and White Bean Soup
This comforting ham and white bean soup is hearty, cozy, and perfect for family dinners. Made with simple ingredients and slow-simmered for rich flavor.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 1 ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
- 2 cups dried white beans soaked overnight
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp thyme dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add the ham bone or diced ham along with the soaked white beans.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove the ham bone if used, shred the meat, return it to the soup, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
This soup tastes even better the next day. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
