Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cooked ham, shredded
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini or great northern beans, drained
- Chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in shredded ham and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken stock, season with Italian seasoning and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- After 10-15 minutes of simmering, stir in drained beans. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Adjust consistency and seasoning. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For additional nutrition, add vegetables like spinach or kale.
Feel free to swap beans for different varieties like black beans or pinto beans.
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 9
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 55