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Ham and Bean Soup
This ham and bean soup is comfort food at its easiest. Store-bought ham and canned beans make for quick prep and an easy weeknight meal.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Erin Merhar📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then the ham. Cook until it is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes.
2
Add the carrots, celery, and onion to the Dutch oven. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook 2 more minutes.
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3
Add the stock, beans, and bay leaf, if using. Using kitchen twine, tie the thyme in a bundle and add to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to a low simmer over medium-low heat for 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes, to thicken slightly and let the flavors come together.
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4
Remove the bundle of thyme and bay leaf. Add the black pepper then season with more salt to taste. Serve soup in bowls and top with parsley.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
1042 Calories
fat Content
32 g
fiber Content
29 g
sugar Content
18 g
sodium Content
3248 mg
protein Content
66 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
79 mg
carbohydrate Content
98 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
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