Simple Bean Soup with Ham Bone

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Simple Bean Soup with Ham Bone is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Featuring a robust medley of tender dried beans, savory ham bone, and aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, this one-pot meal is both nourishing and satisfying. Gently simmered with garlic, thyme, and a touch of bay leaf, the soup develops a rich, smoky broth that deepens in flavor over its slow-cooking time. Perfect for budget-friendly cooking, this recipe makes use of pantry staples and transforms humble ingredients into a soul-soothing dish. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal the whole family will love. Ideal for meal prep, this soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Keywords: "bean soup with ham bone," "hearty bean soup," "budget-friendly soup recipe," "comfort food soup recipe," "easy ham bone soup."

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:195 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried beans (pinto, navy, or a 15-bean mix)
• 1 ham bone
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with water by at least 2 inches. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the drained beans, ham bone, chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for about 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

After the soup has cooked, remove the ham bone from the pot. Let it cool slightly, then pick off any meat and shred it. Discard the bone and return the shredded ham to the pot.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 8

Serve the soup hot. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2807.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2214.5

Total Fat 48.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 50mg	0%
Sodium 3395.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.3g
Protein 123.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 589.2mg	0%
Iron 26.8mg	0%
Potassium 7402.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.6%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 58.1%