Navy Bean and Ham Soup

5 stars average

Navy bean and ham soup is easy, quick-cooking and packed with protein. Made with creamy navy beans, cubes of smoked ham and lots of hearty veggies, this soup recipe is ideal for prepping ahead and enjoying all week long!

Course Dinner, Soup

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 217kcal

Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion diced
2 large carrots peeled and diced
3 stalks celery diced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth store-bought or homemade
12 ounces cooked smoked ham cut in cubes
14 ounces navy beans drained and rinsed
oyster crackers optional, to serve

Instructions

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery plus a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until veggies start to soften, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add bay leaf, thyme and chicken broth to pan then bring to a boil. Stir in cubed ham and beans then bring to a boil again. Reduce to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly before serving. Top with oyster crackers if you wish.

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