Quick and Easy Ham and Bean Soup for #Souptember

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans are more nutritious, while navy beans are usually cheaper.

In a pot, melt butter and sauté quarter sliced ham until browned.

Chop carrots, onion, garlic, and celery, then add to the pot.

Cook the vegetables until the carrots are barely beginning to soften.

Add vegetable stock to deglaze the pan, then add the rest of the stock.

Stir in white beans and seasonings: thyme, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Simmer on low until ready to eat, about 30 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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