Description
A hearty and nutritious soup packed with protein from ham and great northern beans, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup great northern beans, dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ham, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak the great northern beans overnight in water.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the diced ham and cook until slightly browned.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then add them to the pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot.
- This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just combine all ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg