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a single serve ham and bean soup made with canned beans.
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Ham And Bean Soup For One

This single serving ham and bean soup is a hearty one pot meal made with canned beans, tender vegetables, and flavorful ham. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s an easy soup made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: , Low Lactose
Keyword: bean soup, ham and bean soup, ham soup, single serving ham and bean soup, single serving soup, small batch ham and bean soup, small batch soup
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 small carrot -diced
  • 1 celery rib -diced
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning -*see notes below
  • ½ cup cooked cubed ham (2.5 oz)
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can northern beans -rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the Creole seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the cubed ham, beans, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle into a bowl and serve hot.

Notes

  • Thicken the Soup if Desired: If you prefer a thicker ham and bean soup, mash a few of the beans directly in the pot and stir well. This thickens the broth naturally.
  • Rinse the Beans Well: Rinsing canned beans removes excess starch and helps keep the broth clean and smooth.
  • Cut Ingredients Evenly: Dice the vegetables and ham into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly and each spoonful has a good mix.
 
  • Ingredient Note on Creole Seasoning: Adds seasoning and gentle warmth to the soup. You can use our homemade small batch Creole seasoning or a store bought blend. If you don’t have Creole seasoning or prefer not to use it, season the soup with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 2g

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