Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 bay leaf

Total Time Takes: 30 min.

Yield 7 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Ham and bean soup is the perfect weeknight dinner. The recipe deliciously repurposes leftover ham and only takes 30 minutes to prepare. What more could you ask for?

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 300 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1383mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 13g fiber), 22g protein.

If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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