This One Hour Ham and White Bean Soup is a hearty and delicious dish that tastes like it has cooked all day thanks to the secret ingredient, a bottle of beer!
One Hour Ham and White Bean Soup
I love cooking with beer, it lends a great depth of flavor to recipes like my Beer Braised Pot Roast and this Ham and White Bean Soup!
Soup has become one of my favorite comfort foods and this is just a good solid soup recipe. Simple and just what I needed on a blustery cold day.
It is perfect for using up leftover ham and goes together quickly for a great weeknight dinner.
How to Make Ham and White Bean Soup:
I diced up the vegetables and started them cooking with the garlic. Added in the Petit Jean Meats Ham to brown it just a bit. I added in the broth, beer and the beans and let it simmer for about 30 minutes. I used Shiner Bock, my new favorite beer, just use whatever you have on hand.
About the time the soup was done simmering I had the thought that barley would also be great in this soup. I will be trying that next time for sure. You could also add in some cooked rice to stretch this soup to feed a few more people.
More Soup Recipes to Try:
Easy Stuffed Pepper Soup has become one of my all time favorites. It's so flavorful and a quick and easy ground beef dinner.
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty soup that everyone loves. My kids ask for this on a weekly basis. I use homestyle noodles and it's so delicious.
Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup is quick, easy and incredibly delicious. It has a spicy kick from the sausage and you just won't believe how amazing this soup turns out with just a few ingredients.
Creamy Ham and Potato Soup is another great soup recipe for leftover ham. This is probably the soup I make the most often. It's good any time of year.
Serve this up with a pan of Skillet Cornbread or your favorite crusty bread for a comforting and delicious dinner!
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One Hour Ham and White Bean Soup
This One Hour Ham and White Bean Soup is a hearty and delicious dish that tastes like it has cooked all day thanks to the secret ingredient, a bottle of beer!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ½ pound smoked ham, diced
- 2 cans 15.5 oz Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 oz beer
Instructions
- Place a Dutch oven or heavy pan over medium- high heat. Add olive oil celery, onions, carrot and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often until vegetables soften, about 10 minutes.
- Scrape vegetables to sides of pan and add ham to center. Cook for about 5 minutes or until ham starts to crisp and brown.
- Add beans, chicken broth and beer. Raise temperature to high and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 501Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 1773mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 15gSugar: 3gProtein: 34g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
Jenni
I love how brothy and gorgeous this soup is! When I think of a ham soup, I usually think of a pureed pea green version. This seems lighter and more elegant. Yum! And hooray for being in the cabin, too. Can't wait to see your new kitchen!
Liz
Congrats on completing the big move!!! This quick, yummy soup is perfect for tomorrow when the snow moves in! I love the depth of flavor from the beer!
Ansh
You worked hard on your cabin! Congratulations on the move and I cant wait to see the new kitchen where all your magic happens! This soup is just my kind of soup. chunks of ham, beans and a thin boozy broth! Love it.
Jane, The Heritage Cook
I'm sure your new kitchen and home will inspire many incredible meal - so happy for you! I am having to wipe my chip while looking at your beautiful photos. It's been way too long since I made ham and bean soup and now I am totally craving it! Fantastic choice for these cool days.
ColleenB.~Texas
Looks delicious. I bet a person could even add some diced potato in with this which would make my hubby very happy having some potato in his soup.
Tommy
Wow Sounds so good!
You can't go wrong withPetit Jean Ham and Shiner Bock
If I didn't know better,I'd think we're kin.
Doodle
So happy your home is finish! I know a lot of great memories and wonderful cooking will be made there! Can't wait to try this recipe, know my family will love it.
Liz
Love your soup recipe. Thank you.
laura@motherwouldknow
Can't wait to see the cabin and the new kitchen - what fun! And this soup is perfect for a cold night - whether in your cabin int he country or my "city house." I love the idea of adding beer to soup. Can't wait to try it - with barley I think.
Megan Myers
Definitely adding this to my menu next week. Great way to use that leftover Easter ham!