Ham And Bean Soup Recipe For Instant Pot

April 09, 2023 Post a Comment

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Description

Ham and bean soup is one of those classic comfort food recipes that everyone loves. This version has all the traditional flavors of the classic dish, but it’s cooked in an Instant Pot for a quick and easy meal. The beans are cooked from dry and the ham is cooked in the broth for a rich and flavorful soup. This meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner, but it’s also great for meal prepping or for serving a crowd. It’s a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love!

Prep Time

This soup comes together in about 20 minutes of prep time. Start by soaking the beans overnight in cold water. This will soften them and make them easier to cook. The next day, drain and rinse the beans, then chop the onion, carrots, celery and garlic. You’ll also need to chop the ham into small cubes. Once everything is prepped, you’re ready to begin cooking.

Cook Time

Cooking this soup in an Instant Pot is super fast and easy. The total cooking time is only 20 minutes. The Instant Pot will come to pressure, then start counting down the cooking time. Once the cooking time is done, you’ll need to let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes before opening the lid. Then, the soup is ready to be served.

Ingredients

1 cup dry white beans
2 cups vegetable broth
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound ham, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place the beans in a bowl and cover with cold water. Soak overnight. The next day, drain and rinse the beans.

2. In the Instant Pot, combine the beans, broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Place the lid on the pot and lock in place. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Select the manual/pressure cook setting and set the timer for 10 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.

4. When the pressure has released, open the lid and stir in the ham. Select the sauté setting and let the soup simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Equipment

Instant Pot
Knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons
Wooden spoon

Notes

This soup can be served as-is, or with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. You can also serve it with a crusty loaf of bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Recipe Tips

To make this recipe even easier, you can use canned beans instead of dry. Just be sure to rinse them before adding them to the pot. This recipe can also be made in the slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. You can also use any type of ham you like – smoked, cured, or even deli meat will work great.