Pioneer Woman Bean and Ham Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup made with ham, beans, and vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cups Diced Ham Use leftover ham for best results.
- 2 medium Carrots Diced.
- 2 stalks Celery Diced.
- 1 large Onion Diced.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 cups Chicken Stock Use high-quality broth for better flavor.
- 2 cans Cannellini Beans Or substitute with other white beans.
- 1 piece Bay Leaf Remove after cooking.
- 2 teaspoons Thyme
- to taste Salt Adjust to preference.
- to taste Pepper Adjust to preference.
- 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the diced ham and tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
- Pour in the chicken stock and add the cannellini beans, bay leaf, and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped parsley, if using.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread or saltine crackers. Grated cheese makes a great topping for those who enjoy it.