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Three Bean Ham Soup in white bowl

Three Bean Ham Soup

Three Bean Ham Soup made with ham chunks, veggies and three kinds of beans, this flavorful ready in 30 minute soup ticks all of the must try buttons. It's even better made ahead!
3.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :25 minutes
Total Time :30 minutes
Servings :8
Calories :375
Course :Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 medium carrots cleaned and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped small
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 31 ounces great northern beans 2 (15.5-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 ounce Cannellini beans canned,drained and rinsed
  • 15.5 ounce black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups ham fully cooked and cubed
  • 1-1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large bay leaf

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, heat the butter until melted. Add the carrots, celery, and onions and saute over medium-high heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until ham and beans are heated thru. Discard the bay leaf and add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Chef Tips

If you like more heat, add another 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder or a pinch of cayenne.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Three Bean Ham Soup
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
375
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.9
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.18
g
26
%
Cholesterol
 
29.23
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
1097.66
mg
48
%
Potassium
 
939.73
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
 
48.98
g
16
%
Fiber
 
16.24
g
68
%
Sugar
 
1.74
g
2
%
Protein
 
25.67
g
51
%
Vitamin A
 
4126.62
IU
83
%
Vitamin C
 
12.23
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
147.71
mg
15
%
Iron
 
5.38
mg
30
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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