Scrumptous Simple Ham Bean Soup No Gas
Warm, comforting, and easy to make, this Scrumptious Simple Ham Bean Soup No Gas is a hearty meal loaded with flavor and perfect for the whole family. Using dried navy beans, a clever baking soda soak technique helps eliminate gas-producing compounds, making this soup as gentle on your stomach as it is delicious. Sautéed onions, carrots, and celery provide a savory base, while tender, diced ham adds a smoky richness to every bite. Simmered with aromatic thyme and bay leaf in a flavorful chicken broth, this recipe yields a soul-soothing bowl of goodness. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a great make-ahead option and serves up to six people. Serve it with crusty bread for the ultimate satisfying dinner that's both nutritious and low fuss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cooked ham, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- to taste salt (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly under cold water.
In a large pot, combine beans, 8 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the beans soak for 1 hour. This process helps reduce gas-producing compounds in the beans.
After an hour, drain the beans and rinse them thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add the diced ham to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the ham to release its flavor.
Pour in the chicken broth, add the soaked and rinsed beans, and toss in the bay leaf and thyme. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Season the soup with ground black pepper and salt to taste (if needed). Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty, gas-friendly ham bean soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 7267 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 331.5 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.2 g | 297% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.9 g | ||
| Protein | 202.6 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 27.7 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 9128 mg | 194% | |
*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.
