Rustic Ham Green Bean and Potato Soup
A heartwarming soup featuring ham, green beans, and potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups diced ham
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Gently add the onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Combine ingredients: Add the fresh green beans and diced ham to the pot and pour in the chicken broth with thyme.
- Bring to a boil: Let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Season to perfection: Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes into the broth. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg