Ham and Cannellini Bean Soup
This hearty ham and cannellini bean soup is perfect for ham lovers or to make with leftover ham. So easy to make, too!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone left over
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped, about 2 Cups
- 2 Stalks celery chopped, about 2 Cups
- 1 Cup onion chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 Cans cannellini beans
- 2 Cups cooked ham diced
- 6 Cups water
- nonstick cooking spray or oil, for sauteing
Instructions
- Spray a large stockpot with cooking spray and put the ham bone inside.
- Add the diced carrots, celery and onion around the ham bone and sauté until tender.
- Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the drained cannellini beans, ham and 6 cups of water to the stock pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Discard the ham bone, add salt and pepper to taste, and ladle into serving bowls.
Notes
Use a big, sturdy stockpot: I recommend a pot with a thick, heavy base. Anything too thin might result in uneven heat or your food sticking to the bottom and burning.
Watch the salt levels: The amount of salt you need depends on the ham. Some kinds of ham are way saltier than others, so just taste as you go to get the amount right.
Serve it right away: This cozy soup is best served nice and hot!
Watch the salt levels: The amount of salt you need depends on the ham. Some kinds of ham are way saltier than others, so just taste as you go to get the amount right.
Serve it right away: This cozy soup is best served nice and hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3578IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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