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Food blogger, Bella Bucchiotti of xoxoBella, shares a recipe for hearty ham and cannellini bean soup. This recipe is perfect for leftover ham.
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5 from 15 votes

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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ham
Servings: 6

Ingredients

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!

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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