Low Carb White Bean and Ham Soup
Warm up with a hearty and flavorful bowl of Low Carb White Bean and Ham Soup, a comforting twist on the classic recipe designed for health-conscious food lovers. This easy-to-make, one-pot meal features tender black soybeans as a low-carb alternative to traditional white beans, paired perfectly with savory diced ham, aromatic garlic, and a medley of fresh vegetables like celery, onion, and baby spinach. Seasoned with fragrant thyme, smoky paprika, and a splash of bright lemon juice, this soup achieves a perfect balance of cozy and refreshing. Ready in just under an hour and packed with protein and nutrients, this keto-friendly soup is a satisfying option for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner. Serve it piping hot and savor every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups cannellini beans (low-carb substitute: black soybeans), rinsed and drained
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and chopped celery to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the diced ham to the pot, stirring occasionally, and cook for 2-3 minutes to release its flavor.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the rinsed and drained low-carb black soybeans, the bay leaf, fresh thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for 25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard it.
Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
Finish the soup by stirring in the lemon juice for a bright, fresh flavor.
Serve hot and enjoy your warm, comforting bowl of low-carb white bean and ham soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 7164 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 146.5 g | 293% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 356 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3292 mg | 70% | |
*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.
