Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup is a hearty, comforting bowl loaded with tender great northern beans, savory ham, and classic aromatics. Butter-sautéed carrots, celery, and onion build a cozy base, while a touch of chili powder and bay leaf add depth. Ideal for chilly nights, it delivers rich, homestyle flavor with pressure-cooked convenience.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Melt the butter in the pot; add the carrots, celery, and onion. Saute until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 2
Add the beans, broth, ham, chili powder, garlic, pepper, and bay leaf to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select the Soup setting according to the manufacturers' instructions. Cook until the flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 428.76 kcal High 21%
- Protein 31.39 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 59.52 g 22%
- Total Fat 7.82 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.84 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.36 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 2292.74 mg High 100%
- Dietary Fiber 14.48 g Good Source 52%
- Total Sugars 10.51 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 214.06 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.29 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1353.61 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 45.94 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 8.39 mg Low Source 9%
- 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
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 428.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Chicken Broth, Chili Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup healthy?
- Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 428.76 calories and 31.39 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2292.74 mg (100% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.84 g (19% 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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