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Hearty Ham Bone and White Bean Soup for Cozy Nights

A comforting and hearty soup made with a ham bone and white beans, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ham bone with some meat still attached
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups dried white beans such as great northern or cannellini, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ham bone, chicken broth, soaked white beans, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.
  5. Remove the ham bone from the pot. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred any remaining meat from the bone and return the meat to the soup.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño during the sautéing step.
  • If you prefer a creamier soup, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut milk during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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