Savory Ham and Bean Soup
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This classic bean soup is easy and packed with flavor. Serve it with hot corn bread or corn muffins.

Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Ingredients
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4 15-ounce cansnavy or Great Northern beans, rinsed and drainedsee savings

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1-1/2 cupschopped cooked hamsee savings

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1 largeonion, choppedsee savings

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1 cupsliced celerysee savings

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1 teaspoondried thyme or dried sage, crushedsee savings

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1/2 teaspoonground black peppersee savings

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1/4 teaspoonminced garlicsee savings

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2 14-ounce cansreduced-sodium chicken brothsee savings

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3 cupswatersee savings

Directions
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In a Dutch oven combine drained beans, ham, onion, celery, thyme, pepper, and garlic. Stir in chicken broth and water. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Makes 8 servings.
To Make Ahead
Prepare as directed. Transfer to a storage container; cover. Chill for up to 48 hours. To serve, return soup to a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition information
Calories 323, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 1629 mg, Carbohydrate 50 g, Total Sugar 1 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 12%, Iron 26%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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