Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe
Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe brings tender Great Northern beans together with caramelized leeks, smoky bacon, and succulent ham for a rich, well-rounded bowl. The broth is layered and comforting, with hints of cumin, garlic, and bay that make each spoonful satisfying. Serve it on a chilly evening or for a cozy weekend supper with crusty bread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a large container, cover with several inches of cool water, and let them sit for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse before using.
- 2
Add the soaked beans, 4 cups of water, the celery, the onion, the bay leaves, the cumin, the garlic powder, and the parsley to a slow cooker.
- 3
Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the leeks in the butter mixture until tender and the smaller pieces begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the leeks to the slow cooker.
- 5
In the same pan, cook and stir the ham until the edges begin to brown; stir it into the soup.
- 6
Place the bacon into the hot skillet and pan-fry until crisp, about 10 minutes; cut the bacon into bite-size pieces and stir into the soup.
- 7
Pour the chicken stock into the hot skillet and stir to dissolve any browned bits from the pan; pour the chicken stock into the soup. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- 8
Set the cooker to Low and cook the soup until the beans are very tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 9
Roughly mash about half the beans with a potato masher to thicken the soup.
- Calories 248.96 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 19.4 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 22.01 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.41 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.62 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.47 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1333.42 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 8.55 g --
- Added Sugars 4.98 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 38.07 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 270.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 3.85 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe is an American dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Center Cut Bacon. Each serving provides about 248.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Center-Cut Bacon, Chicken Stock. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe healthy?
- Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Deluxe has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 248.96 calories and 19.4 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1333.42 mg (58% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.62 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery, Garlic and Onions, 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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