Hearty 15-Bean and Ham Soup

Hearty 15-Bean and Ham Soup, a non-vegetarian American classic that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This dish features a rich blend of flavors from a 15-bean mix and tender ham, creating a satisfying meal that’s both filling and nutritious. Ideal for using up leftover holiday ham, this soup is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side dish.

Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a wholesome choice for your family. Easily accessible through easyChef Pro, you can find this recipe along with a convenient shopping list feature to ensure the best cost per serving.

Get ready to warm up your kitchen with this delicious soup!

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 1080 minutes

Overview

This hearty bean and ham soup is perfect for legume lovers and is made with a dried 15-bean mix. It's a comforting dish that utilizes the ham bone from your holiday ham, making it a great way to use leftovers. Serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 20 Ounces (oz) package 15-bean soup mix, packaged
• 2.5 Cups cubed ham
• 1 Whole ham bone
• 5 Large carrots, minced
• 3 Stalks celery, minced
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 1 14.5 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 3 Cups vegetable broth
• 1 12 Fluid Ounces (fl oz) can low-sodium vegetable juice
• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) lemon juice
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) Dijon mustard
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) dried parsley, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 3 Large bay leaves
• 7 Cups chicken broth
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt

Steps

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for 8 hours to overnight.
3. Drain beans and transfer to a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover by about 1 inch; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain.
4. Add ham, ham bone, carrots, celery, onion, and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir in vegetable broth, vegetable juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, parsley, pepper, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover ingredients and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally and adding more chicken broth as needed, for about 8 hours.
5. Remove and discard the ham bone and season the soup with salt. Continue to simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
6. Serve and enjoy!

This soup is perfect for a cozy gathering or for freezing leftovers for future meals. Enjoy the rich flavors and hearty texture!