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Cozy Leftover Ham and White Bean Rosemary Soup

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A warm, hearty soup perfect for cold days, made with leftover ham, white beans, and fragrant rosemary. Easy to prepare and full of comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups leftover ham, diced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Dice the leftover ham into roughly 1/2-inch pieces. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small, uniform pieces. Mince the garlic and finely chop the rosemary leaves, removing tough stems.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and chopped rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let garlic brown.
  4. Add diced ham and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes to warm through and mingle flavors.
  5. Add drained and rinsed white beans and 4 cups chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Partially cover with a lid and simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until flavors deepen and vegetables are tender.
  7. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.
  8. Serve warm, optionally drizzling with olive oil or sprinkling with fresh parsley.

Notes

If using a ham bone, add it during simmering for extra flavor and remove before serving. Avoid burning garlic by adding it last and stirring constantly. Keep the lid partially on during simmering to maintain moisture. Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and starch. For a creamier texture, mash some beans against the pot side and stir back in.

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Keywords: leftover ham soup, white bean soup, rosemary soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food, winter soup, quick soup

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