Green Bean and Ham Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Green Bean and Ham Soup, a hearty and flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals. Brimming with tender green beans, smoky diced ham, and a medley of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this recipe pairs wholesome ingredients with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves for a rich, savory broth. Russet potatoes add a touch of creamy texture, making this soup as nourishing as it is satisfying. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and crusty bread for a cozy, well-rounded meal everyone will love. Your search for the ultimate comfort food stops here!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the pot and stir to combine with the sautéed vegetables.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the diced potato, green beans, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.1 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 13822 mg | 601% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 130.4 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 4763 mg | 101% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
