Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and Bean Soup

from iowagirleats.com

This Ham and Bean Soup with canned beans is an easy bean soup recipe that's hearty, satisfying, and quick to make. No ham bone needed!

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large carrot, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/2 onion or 1 large shallot, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • big pinch dried thyme
  • 2 Tablespoons gluten free flour blend
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2, 15oz cans Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1lb ham steak, cubed

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion/shallot, season with salt and pepper, then saute until tender, 10 minutes. Add garlic and dried thyme then saute until garlic is extremely fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle in flour then cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  2. 2

    Slowly add glugs of chicken stock while stirring until a smooth sauce has been formed then pour in remaining stock. Turn heat up to high to bring broth to a boil then add beans and ham. Turn heat down to medium-low then simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Scoop into bowls then serve with crostini (directions below.)