Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup
Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup brings rich, smoky depth from a meaty ham bone simmered low and slow with tender potatoes, kidney beans, and tomatoes. The broth turns robust and comforting, with sweet bell pepper and onion rounding out each spoonful. Ideal for a chilly evening or weekend family dinner, this pot of soup tastes even better the next day.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 68
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ham bone, the onion, the tomatoes, the kidney beans, the potatoes, and the green pepper into a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in water, then pour the mixture into the slow cooker.
- 2
Cover and cook on High until warmed through. Lower the heat to Low, and cook for 5 to 6 hours.
- Calories 2462.87 kcal High 123%
- Protein 358.53 g Good Source 717%
- Carbohydrate 88.7 g 32%
- Total Fat 78.47 g High 101%
- Saturated Fat 27.6 g High 138%
- Trans Fat 0.62 g High --
- Cholesterol 1184.14 mg High 395%
- Sodium 34933.29 mg High 1519%
- Dietary Fiber 15.2 g Good Source 54%
- Total Sugars 31.32 g --
- Added Sugars 9.92 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 309.84 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 28.22 mg Good Source 157%
- Potassium 6234.55 mg Good Source 133%
- Vitamin A 270.45 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 7.13 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Green Bell Pepper, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 2462.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup?
- 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 2462.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup healthy?
- Hearty Ham Bone and Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 2462.87 calories and 358.53 g of protein, or 717% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 34933.29 mg (1519% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 27.6 g (138% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.92 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes 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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