Creamy Ham and Bean Soup

Creamy Ham and Bean Soup is a warm, comforting recipe and a great way to use by leftover ham. Made using canned pinto beans, this soup can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Entree, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

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Servings:

Calories: 493kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups ham, diced small
1/2 cup flour
12 ounces canned evaporated milk
14.5 ounces chicken broth
30 ounces canned pinto beans, do not drain
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter.
Add onions, garlic and diced ham, and saute for a few minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add flour, and stir for 30 seconds.
Slowly add in evaporated milk and chicken brown, stirring constantly.
Bring mixture to a boil while stirring.
Add undrained pintos to soup, and heat until warmed through.
Taste, and add salt and pepper generously.

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Notes

This is a ham and bean soup with canned beans. Do not drain the beans before adding to the soup recipe.
Substitute in Great Northern Beans or Cannellini beans if desired.
In a bind, regular milk can be used instead of evaporated milk.
Season this ham and canned pinto bean soup generously with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Looking for another leftover ham recipe? Try Mom's Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole.
Please note that carb counts, calorie counts and general nutritional information varies greatly depending on the products you use. The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.

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