Ham and Bean Soup

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup onion, (diced)

1 cup carrot, (peeled and diced)

1/2 cup celery, (diced)

2 garlic cloves, (minced)

1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3 (15 ounce) canned white beans, (drained and rinsed)

2 cups cooked ham, (cubed or shredded)

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

salt to taste, (if needed)

fresh thyme (for garnish)

Directions

Saute

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the 1/2 cup onion, 1 cup carrot, and 1/2 cup celery, and cook until tender. Add 2 garlic cloves, and cook for 30 seconds.

Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the cooked veggies and stir to combine.

Pour

Add in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 3 (15 ounce) canned white beans,, 2 cups cooked ham, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.

Simmer

Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season

Remove the bay leaf then taste and season with salt to taste, if needed.

Garnish with fresh thyme and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 166 kcal
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Trans Fat: 0.2 g
• Cholesterol: 38 mg
• Sodium: 541 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 14 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 12 g