Low Calorie Ham and Bean Soup

This Low Calorie Ham and Bean Soup is just 277 calories and can be made in less than 15 minutes!

Try this soup recipe for leftover ham after the holidays, and even add in the ham bone to boost flavor (if you do this, make sure to remove when you take out the bay leaves).

Special Tip: Ham is very salty, this is why there is no salt added to the recipe. I recommend getting unsalted beans as well to lower the sodium and balance the flavors.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 14

Total Time 19

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients

Olive oil spray
1 onion diced
2 large carrots peeled and diced
2 stalks celery diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 cups cooked ham shredded or diced
6 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 15-ounce cans white (cannelloni) beans rinsed and drained
2 green onions minced (optional)

Instructions

Heat a large pot or saucepan over medium high heat.
Spray with olive oil and add in the onions, carrots and celery. Cook for 4 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
To the veggies, add the ham and brown for 2 minutes (this boosts flavor).
Add in the stock, bay leaves, parsley, and pepper. Mix well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in beans and taste, add more pepper or some salt as needed.
Simmer for 2 minutes, until the beans are hot.
Remove the bay leaves, and serve the soup hot, sprinkled with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 37.5gProtein: 22.1gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1037mgPotassium: 1297mgFiber: 9.3gSugar: 3.1gCalcium: 157mgIron: 6mg

Keyword leftover ham, soup

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