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White Bean Soup with Ham

A hearty Louisiana inspired soup combining creamy white beans, savory smoked ham, and aromatic Cajun spices.

45 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 lb smoked ham, diced
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced green bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add 1 lb diced smoked ham, 2 cans rinsed cannellini beans, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf.

  5. 5

    Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until flavors combine and ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

  6. 6

    Remove 1 bay leaf and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should White Bean Soup with Ham reach?

For White Bean Soup with Ham, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in White Bean Soup with Ham?

The entry for White Bean Soup with Ham calls for 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in White Bean Soup with Ham?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for White Bean Soup with Ham uses 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed.

Is White Bean Soup with Ham gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for White Bean Soup with Ham is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Cajun seasoning and the broth.

How do I store and reheat White Bean Soup with Ham?

Refrigerate White Bean Soup with Ham for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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