If you like ham and bean soup but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, this tasty, quick version will leave you with a satisfied smile. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Quick Ham and Bean Soup

carrots,

celery ribs, chopped

onion

butter

chicken broth

chili powder

garlic

pepper

bay leaf

Tried this recipe tonite it was awesome great recipe plus fast and easy.  Highly recommend this easy recipe.

I just made this yesterday using left over dinner ham from 2 days ago, and it turned out great!! I didn’t use Bay Leaf only because I didn’t have any on hand, normally I would use bay leaf because I like the flavoring with it. 
I also didn’t drain my beans because I like the thickness that it gives. I used 
3-(41 oz) can of great northern beans, and chicken bone broth. I added about a 1/2 cup of dehydrated potato flakes to thicken the broth. 
It turned out that good that my husband woke up in the middle of the night and ate a bowl, and then again for breakfast. 
Definitely recommend using this recipe.

This is my “go to” recipe for bean soup! Quick, easy and so good. If I do not have leftover ham, I use a ham steak. Sometimes is use a mixture of beans. Always good!!

I made this, and it was wonderful! I didn't use a bay leaf though. And I used 3 cans of beans, not rinsed...(I like a thicker broth) 4 cups of ham with 4 cups of ham stock, from our  left over Christmas Ham that I cooked down. I did use a pinch of chili powder, but it would have been just as good without it, I'm sure. Ended up with 3 quarts, 1 to eat and 2 to freeze for later.

Very easy. I would use low sodium broth or use half water and half broth to reduce the saltiness. I cut the amount of beans in half.

Just made this with leftover ham from New Year’s. I only had two cans of beans (cannelloni) and actually thought it was plenty. Didn’t use the chili powder and upped the amount of garlic. I also used a cup of leftover mashed potatoes for some thickness. Used my homemade chicken stock as well. Satisfying and leftovers for the freezer when I don’t want to cook.

It was quick and easy. Taste was okay but wasn't a fan of the chili powder.

A quick, easy way to make a hearty meal!  It's a great way to use leftover ham. You can also use a ham end (which can be less expensive and has about the right amount of meat for this soup).  I used chicken stock instead of broth (I find it richer and heartier) and added a bit more garlic and some salt and pepper.  It's easy to season to taste.  Good on a cold winter's day!

Very good and easy soup. I used about 1 cup of frozen mirepoix (mix of onion, carrots, and celery) and 2 cans of butter beans. I was sick of leftover ham and this was the perfect solution. This will go in a regular rotation now.

This recipe was great.  I think it was watery for a bean soup.  So, if you puree 1/4th -1/2 of the beans you will get a thicker soup product.  It was really good tasting.

I didn’t even add the chili powder or pepper and was impressed! It is super easy and very yummy. I eventually added the pepper, but I still don’t see a need for chili powder—probably good too, though. The last time I had ham and bean soup was when I was a kid and it came from a can. Never again. This is so easy and delicious!

Oh so good! I added a little leftover mashed potatoes to thicken the broth a tad, and I simmered it for about an hour to help the flavors blend. Fresh bread and butter...Magnificent!

This soup is a wonderful way to use leftover ham - so glad I came across it!  Very tasty.  I added some leftover mashed potatoes as well, for thickening.   We had it with crusty bread for dinner & will definitely will be saving this & making again.  Thanks! :-)

This is a tasty soup and really quick and easy. I feel 4 cans of beans is quite a bit. I only use 2! Just as a caution: this feeds only 4-5 people with no leftovers. Double this recipe for any more (I usually think of a pot of soup as feeding a lot of people). I also used an 8 oz. package of diced ham - and that seemed to be plenty. Leftover from a spiral ham would be great - just didn't have that on hand

Very tasty soup,  I did use less beans and a few cups of water as mine didn’t have enough broth!

Fast, easy, delicious. I will be making this again. My whole family enjoyed it.

Quick and easy as advertised. I don't care much for beans but the men in my family seemed to enjoy it.

Quick, easy, delicious!  Followed recipe made no changes... will for sure make again

I put my leftover ham bone in the crock pot with the chicken stock, then added the carrots celery, and onion and the spices after I sauteed them.  After slow simmering everything else I added the canned beans.  When I served the soup, I topped it with green onions and bacon bits.  Everyone came back for more!  Happy Smiles all around.

delicious, I  add a can of diced tomatoes and use only left over ham bones for the stock.

I tripled the recipe.  We all loved it. Comfort soup is what I would call it.

I haven't even had a bowl full of this soup yet! I keep sampling it as it is cooking, and it's SO good! I added some Swiss chard that would have gone bad if I didn't use it soon, and it's just delicious. This is my go-to ham and bean soup recipe, for sure. I might even use kielbasa in the future! Easy and delicious!

This is probably the best ham & bean soup I've stumbled upon. So very tasty with a zing, and very easy to prepare. My modifications: I used a 14.3 oz can of del monte carrots drained; used 2 cans beans drained & rinsed very good (but 3 cans would have be good),  instead of broth, I used salt free chicken stock. but I use this with every recipe that calls for broth. For me stock is more tasty and the salt free version works since I'm also trying to control my blood pressure. I did not use the bay leaf because I don't like bay leaf. The carrots & chili powder, imho, is what made it come alive! Highly recommend this dish. Gunna make it again for new years eve :)

Love this soup as is!!!   I was skeptical about the chili powder, but it gave this bean soup a refreshingly different flavor from other bean soup recipes I've tried.   I usually make various versions with potatoes, but this is my new favorite recipe.  I love how quick and easy it was too.

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quick ham and bean soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 7

Author : Taste of Home

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