Cooking for One

Ham and Bean Soup for One

Make ham and bean soup for one with cooked ham, Great Northern beans, carrot, and celery. A hearty single bowl that’s a great use for leftover ham.

Ham and Bean Soup for One

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Cooked ham and Great Northern beans simmered with carrot, celery, and onion in chicken broth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories533

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 1 celery rib diced
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon Creole seasoning
  • ½ cup cooked cubed ham (2½ ounces)
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Melt the butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring.
  3. Stir in the Creole seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the ham, beans, and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring now and then.
  5. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 730g | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 2974mg | Potassium: 1568mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6990IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 5.5mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); carrot counted as carrots, ½ cup cooked cubed ham counted as cooked ham, Great Northern beans counted as canned great northern beans (one can 250 g). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.