Neighborhood Ham and Bean Soup
Warm, hearty, and brimming with nostalgia, Neighborhood Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food to bring family and friends together. This one-pot wonder combines savory diced ham, tender cannellini beans, and a medley of aromatic vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich chicken broth infused with bay leaf and thyme. Ready in under an hour, it features simple ingredients like garlic, carrots, and celery that enhance the soup’s irresistibly homemade flavor. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of crusty bread for a cozy meal that’s ideal for chilly evenings or casual gatherings. Packed with protein and full of robust flavor, this easy ham and bean soup recipe is a heartwarming classic you'll want to share with your neighborhood and beyond!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups ham, diced
- 4 cups cooked cannellini beans or great northern beans (rinsed and drained if canned)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced ham to the pot and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the cooked beans, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30–35 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.8 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
