Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup
Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup brings together tender chunks of potato, hearty kidney beans, and a meaty ham bone simmered in a well-seasoned broth. Warm spices like turmeric and cloves add gentle depth, making this an inviting bowl for chilly evenings or a cozy weekend lunch. Serve when you crave something richly savory and deeply comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large soup pot with enough water to cover the ham bone, but do not add the bone yet. Bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Once boiling, add the bouillon cubes and salt. Crush the bouillon with a spoon until dissolved, then add the ham bone, potatoes, onions, kidney beans, turmeric, and cloves. Stir to combine the spices and bring back to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the ham is hot and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
- 4
Remove the ham bone. Shred the meat and discard the bone. Return the meat to the soup, then serve.
- Calories 260.16 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.54 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 50.81 g 18%
- Total Fat 2.0 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.02 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 1639.78 mg High 71%
- Dietary Fiber 12.12 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 11.67 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 101.04 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 933.69 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 5.09 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Bone In Ham, Diced Potatoes, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 260.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Bone-In Ham, Diced Potatoes, Diced Yellow Onion, Ground Cloves. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup healthy?
- Ham Bone Potato and Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 260.16 calories and 13.54 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1639.78 mg (71% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten 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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