Hearty Ham And Blended Bean Soup
A seasoned ham and bean soup with lots of veggies for a cozy yet healthy high fiber meal that freezes well too.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 340kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried bean blend ~ or 1 lb package
- 7-8 cups chicken broth ~ check labels for soy and corn ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups carrots chopped
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- black pepper and salt to taste
- 1 pound Ham ~ any type and any amount ~ Perfect for leftover ham
Instructions
- In a medium frying pan saute vegetables in a little broth for about 5 minutes.
- Add cut up ham and saute about 2 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and bring to a boil, then let simmer for about 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Remove bay leaf and serve.
- If using a slow cooker set to low and let cook all day 9-10 hours, or on high 5-6 hours
Notes
Instant Pot Method:
• It takes less than an hour including the sauteeing of the veggies to make this ham and navy bean soup in an Instant Pot.
• It is important to fill the Instant Pot just 3/4 or slightly less when cooking beans.
• Sautee everything except the beans without the lid for about 5 minutes.
• Add the beans and remaining broth and push the chili/bean button.
• Change the time to 20 minutes.
• Let it sit for 10 minutes before releasing the pressure.
**Remember to check ham and chicken broth labels for corn and soy ingredients. **Serving sizes vary - 6 to 8
• It takes less than an hour including the sauteeing of the veggies to make this ham and navy bean soup in an Instant Pot.
• It is important to fill the Instant Pot just 3/4 or slightly less when cooking beans.
• Sautee everything except the beans without the lid for about 5 minutes.
• Add the beans and remaining broth and push the chili/bean button.
• Change the time to 20 minutes.
• Let it sit for 10 minutes before releasing the pressure.
**Remember to check ham and chicken broth labels for corn and soy ingredients. **Serving sizes vary - 6 to 8
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1466mg | Potassium: 1074mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4081IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg