![]() ![]() You can chop all your veggies in advance or you can even buy mirepoix by the jar at Trader Joes and other grocery stores for an easy shortcut. ![]() Chopping the celery, onions and slicing the carrots is probably the most time consuming part of this Ham and Bean Soup recipe, but it’s so worth it. Tips for making White Bean Tortellini Soup Every chef will tell you that every great soup starts with mirepoix because it adds depth of flavor that can’t be achieved any other way. Mirepoix (pronounced “meer-pwah”), is simply a fancy French term for the combination of diced carrots, onions and celery sautéed in butter/olive. Cook Mirepoix: First, melt butter in olive oil then saute onions, followed by carrots, celery, and garlic.To make a non-creamy version, eliminate the flour an cornstarch and replace the half and half with chicken broth. I love creamy Ham and Bean Soup but you are welcome to make this soup just with broth.In addition to the onions, celery and carrots, you can add zucchini, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, etc.Although I am biased to tortellini in this Ham and Bean Soup, you can make Ham and Bean soup with potatoes instead.Creamy White Bean Soup substitutions and variations For a healthier alternative you may substitute the half and half with evaporated milk mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch. If you’re like me, you can substitute the half and half with half cream and half milk. Half and Half: I often don’t keep half and half on hand, but keep heavy cream on hand. If you aren’t sure how much red pepper to add, then you can add a pinch then add more to taste at the end of cooking.Ĭhicken Broth: Take care your chicken broth is low sodium otherwise your soup might be too salty due to the already salty ham. It may seem like a lot of ingredients but they are just a quick measure and dump. Seasonings: This Ham and Bean Soup is seasoned with Dijon (because ham and mustard belong together), chicken bouillon, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme ground cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes. Please use fresh, refrigerated tortellini as it is more fresh and tastes far superior than dried tortellini. ![]() You will need 1 pound uncooked cheese tortellini. Tortellini: The tortellini in this Ham and Bean Soup elevates it above all others, in my humble opinion. Look for dried beans that are glossy and evenly colored for the best flavor. The are available in both dried and canned forms, but for our easy Ham and Bean Soup, we are going to utilize the canned variety but feel free to soak your own dried beans for this recipe if you prefer. Now, all you have to do is slice the ham the other direction to create cubes.īeans: I like to use cannellini beans which are the same as white Italian kidney beans. Ham: You can use leftover ham OR visit your deli counter and ask for approximately ½ pound ham sliced into 1/4″ slices. If you’re feeling super lazy you can substitute the garlic and onion for 1 teaspoon each powders. This Ham and Bean Soup is all about building layer upon layer of flavor.Īromatics: The firsts layer comes from aromatic celery, carrots, garlic and onions. It was then time for white bean and ham soup, but not just any white bean and ham soup, but a lightened up creamy soup with pillows of cheese filled pasta because biting into cheese stuffed tortellini makes every slurp better! Consequentially, I think this is the BEST Ham and Bean Soup out there. I knew immediately I wanted to make Ham and Cheese Breakfast Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Sauce(a must!) with the leftovers but there were still leftovers – thankfully. His eyes were bigger than our stomachs – way bigger. The idea for this Ham and Bean Soup came a few weeks ago when Patrick thought it would be fun to bake a ham, just the two of us. It’s warm, comforting, and satisfying, virtually a meal-in-one and crazy delicious. Magical in its flavor, texture bursting perfection and magical in its ONE POT preparation – hallelujah!ĭoes it get any better than creamy soups? From my New England Clam Chowder, White Chicken Chili, Slow Cooker Potato Soup to my Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Loaded Zuppa Toscana and now this Creamy White Bean and Ham Soup. Lots of leftover ham so you can make this Creamy White Bean and Ham Tortellini Soup ASAP, because it too, is magical. It’s easy to whip up in 30 minutes but impresses with its aromatic, creamy goodness AND tortellini! The cheesy tortellini melts in your mouth with delight and will have everyone clamoring for more!įrom my little family to yours, (click HERE for IG pic), I hope you had an absolutely magical Christmas full of the spirit of Christmas, love, and laughter. This Ham and Bean Soup will have everyone excited for leftover holiday ham or deli ham. Why you’ll love this recipe for Ham and Bean Soup ![]()
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