The Best Ham And Bean Soup | Kettle Cooked Ham & Bean Soup
This is the best, homemade ham and bean soup bursting with flavors from a ham hock, vegetables, white beans, and a hearty broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 3-4 Tbsp. butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2-3 large potatoes
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 Tbsp. herbs de Provence
- 1-2 tsp. salt
- pepper to taste
- 2-3 cups diced, cooked ham
- 1 can white beans
- 4ish cups ham or chicken stock
- squeeze of lemon juice
- fresh thyme, bay leaves and ham hock for simmering (optional)
Instructions
- Add butter to a large stock pot and melt. Once melted add the onion, carrot and celery and sauté until the edges of the vegetables start to brown.
- Then add the potatoes, garlic and tomato paste and sauté for about 2 additional minutes.
- Next add the flour, herbs de Provence, salt and pepper and saute for 3 additional minutes.
- Next, stir in the diced ham and beans before pouring in the stock.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice and stir well.
- Before covering with a lid, you can add some fresh thyme and the ham hock if you have it.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook covered slightly for at least 30 minutes but up to all day!
- Serve with oyster crackers if you’d like and enjoy!!
Notes
- This soup freezes wonderfully in an airtight container or bag for up to 6 months.
Find it online: https://www.missallieskitchen.com/ham-and-bean-soup/