Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup
Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup is cozy and well-balanced, with creamy Great Northern beans, tender vegetables, and smoky bites of ham in a lightly seasoned broth. The mix of rinsed and undrained beans creates body without heaviness, while garlic and a bay leaf add gentle depth. Serve on a cool weeknight with crusty bread or a simple salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 55
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a pot; add chicken bouillon and stir until it dissolves.
- 2
Drain and rinse 1 can Great Northern beans. Reduce heat to low; stir the drained beans and the remaining can of undrained beans into the bouillon mixture. Add carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and black pepper; bring the soup to a boil.
- 3
Stir ham into the soup, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
- Calories 291.29 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 22.06 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 48.44 g 18%
- Total Fat 1.62 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.58 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1383.38 mg High 60%
- Dietary Fiber 11.41 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 4.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.88 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.66 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 806.39 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 2.3 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.86 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 291.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Bouillon, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Ham and White 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 291.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup healthy?
- Speedy Ham and White Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 291.29 calories and 22.06 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1383.38 mg (60% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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