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Bean and Ham Soup

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5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Yield 16 cups (4-6 servings)
Category Soup
Cuisine American

Description

A simple weeknight version of a classic slow-simmered soup. Loaded with large chunks of veggies, shreds of ham, and a silky savory broth, it's the perfect meal for cold weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Chicken Base
  • 6 stalks celery, cut into 1 ½-inch chunks (3 ½ cups)
  • 3 large carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (2 cups)
  • Morton kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 ¼ pounds ham steak, torn into 1-inch pieces (4 heaping cups)
  • ½ pound green cabbage, cut into chunks (6-7 cups)
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans white beans (such as Great Northern)
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium. Add Better than Bouillon, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and bouillon starts to stick to pan, about 2 minutes.
  • Add celery, carrots, and onion to drippings; season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook until vegetables start to soften and there’s a good amount of liquid in bottom of pot (scant 1 cup), about 10 minutes.
    carrots, celery and onion in a pot
  • Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic; cook 2 minutes.
    carrots, celery and onion with spices and garlic on top, in a pot
  • Add 8 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium then stir in ham and cabbage; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
    broth, vegetables and ham in a large pot
  • Stir in beans and their juices; simmer just until warmed through.
    broth, vegetables and white beans in a large pot.
  • Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this soup will last up to one week. 
This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 17.5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1796mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
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