Amy Roloff Cooking Ham and White Bean Soup

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while smoked sausage is often less expensive.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans are similar in texture, while navy beans are typically cheaper.

Heat a mixture of bacon grease and olive oil in a large pot.

Add chopped celery, carrots, and onion; sauté until softened.

Add diced ham and cooked bacon to the pot.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add canned white beans to the pot.

Pour in chicken broth, about 4 cups total, and bring to a simmer.

Season with smoked paprika, fresh thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Let the soup simmer to allow flavors to meld.

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