That said, I find it makes the soup kind of muddy. One option to thicken Ham and Bean Soup is to blend a portion of it in a blender or with an immersion blender. You can also ask the deli department for a thick-cut slice of ham.

H am steak – I find ham steaks near the eggs and breakfast sausage in the grocery store.

Great Northern Beans – Using high-quality canned beans will give you a smooth and creamy soup – I promise nobody will know you didn’t go to the trouble of soaking then cooking dried beans!.

Chicken stock – I prefer using chicken stock over chicken broth for a full-flavored soup that tastes like it’s been cooking all day long.

If you don’t need to eat gluten free, use all-purpose flour.

G luten free flour blend – Use a measure-for-measure baking blend vs a single gluten-free flour like almond or coconut flour.

D ried thyme – If you happen to have fresh thyme in your garden, snip off a sprig or two and use that instead.

G arlic – Mince it with a knife or push it through a garlic press.

S alt and pepper – Freshly ground pepper is best.C arrots, celery and onion – This cozy trio adds tons of flavor to each bite of Ham and Bean Soup.E xtra virgin olive oil – If you’re fresh out of EVOO use another cooking oil that you have on hand.Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. All are reader faves!) Ingredients Needed (For more savory ham recipes, check out my Brown Bag Baked Ham, 5-Ingredient Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Rice Skillet, and Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups.

I find myself sneaking off with a portion of ham after our Christmas and Easter dinners each year, just so I can make this savory soup! Not to mention it is packed with protein and fiber. Between the rich stock and salty ham, which kind of self-seasons the dish, this soup is BURSTING with savory, slow cooked flavor. Add chicken stock, canned beans, and cubed ham steak, then simmer for just 20 minutes. My easy Ham and Bean Soup starts with a flavorful base of sautéed vegetables, garlic, and pinch of dried herbs.

Ham and lima bean soup