Cheesy Ham and Bean Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Cheesy Ham and Bean Soup. This flavorful soup is made with onions, carrots, beans, and diced ham, and finished with melted cheddar cheese!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 medium carrots, peeled, diced into ¼-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (720 g) chicken broth
- 1 cup (245 g) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups (270 g) cooked ham, diced
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) Great Northern white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (113 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for garnish)
- parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onion, carrots, salt, and pepper. Stir. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the onion and carrots start to soften.
- Add garlic. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Continue cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, milk, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Add the ham and beans. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Serve, garnished with parsley and more cheese if desired.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 303kcal