Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup
This cozy navy bean and ham soup combines tender beans, diced ham, carrots, celery, onion, and tomatoes in a richly seasoned chicken broth. Paprika, thyme, and garlic add warm, savory depth, making it a comforting, hearty choice for a busy weeknight or a chilly day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, and select the Sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot; add celery, carrot, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Sauté mode.
- 2
Stir chicken broth, beans, paprika, and thyme into the vegetables in the pot. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 34 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Select Cancel/Keep Warm when cooking is complete. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Move the valve to Venting and release the remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Unlock and remove the lid; stir ham and tomatoes into the bean mixture. Close and lock the lid; move the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper.
- Calories 178.34 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 17.23 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 17.88 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.21 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.59 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.69 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1266.77 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 5.96 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 2.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.37 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 485.03 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 17.4 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 17.57 mg Moderate 20%
- 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 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 178.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup healthy?
- Instant Pot Navy Bean and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 178.34 calories and 17.23 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1266.77 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.59 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes, 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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