Hearty Ham and Bean Soup
Hearty Ham and Bean Soup brings together smoky ham hocks, savory Italian sausage, and tender kidney beans in a rich tomato base. The broth is robust and gently spiced, with celery, parsley, and a splash of hot sauce adding brightness. Serve this comforting bowl for a cozy weeknight dinner or a warming weekend meal when you want something filling and flavorful.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Ham and Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Boil the sausage to remove excess fat, then cut it into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Skin the ham hocks and remove excess fat. In a large pot, brown the sausage and ham hocks over medium heat. Drain off the excess fat.
- 3
Add the potatoes, celery, parsley, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili sauce, bay leaves, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat; pour in just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and continue cooking for 2-3 hours.
- 4
Remove the ham hocks and cut the meat into bite-size pieces. Return the meat to the pot. Serve.
- Calories 296.02 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 17.64 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 39.62 g 14%
- Total Fat 9.45 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 30.77 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 1034.46 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 11.67 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 9.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 162.41 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 1217.19 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 97.43 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 19.96 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Hearty Ham and Bean Soup is made with 13 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 3 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 296.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham and Bean Soup?
- About 3 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup healthy?
- Hearty Ham and Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 296.02 calories and 17.64 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1034.46 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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