Ham and Bean Soup Recipe
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Ham and Bean Soup

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
"If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty and timely version prepared by our Test Kitchen will leave you with a satisfied smile."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (71)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 7 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 (15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute the carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; cook for 15 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2006 by MITZI KOONS   view full review
This is by far the best recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy and the results were amazing. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Kin22   view full review
This is my first review as a "newbie" to this website. I registered simply because I want to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by MIMI39   view full review
This is the worst Ham and Bean Soup I ever ate
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by Seeshell   view full review
The recipe was delicious. I recommend using low sodium broth, because the ham can be salty. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by CHASSIS   view full review
This soup is wonderful and so easy! My husband was a little skeptical and after tasting it,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by TIMCRAFT   view full review
This is a fantastic "good old ham & bean" soup. It's an American basic. I consider it great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by DJRUHF   view full review
This soup is so easy and quick to make! Mine turned out a little on the salty side...but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2008 by busy mom of 5   view full review
This is by far the best bean and ham recipe I have ever tried. We used less chicken broth, as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2011 by SUNRAY9177   view full review
Use this recipe, you will not be disappointed. I add a bit of liquid smoke to mine. Such a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by 352DANIELLE   view full review
This is so delicious. I only used two cans of beans. I would suggest doing at least 8 cups...

 

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