46 Reviews of 1-Hour Ham and Bean Soup

From: Home Cookin 'n Vermont

On Mar 29, 2005

I have loved Campbell's bean and bacon soup since I was a kid... this soup reminds me a lot of the Campbell's version, and now I can enjoy the homecooked version! I love it! I have two comments/adjustments I would do next time I make this recipe (and there will be many more next times): 1) Definitely use more whole beans. I am going to try pureeing 2 cans of beans, and then adding 1 full can of whole beans to the soup. 2) I added 1 cup of milk to the puree mixture instead of the 1/2 cup of ham stock for a creamier version of the soup, and I think it turned out quite well!

From: richabby

On Apr 10, 2005

This was a great easy soup, I ended up using 3 cans of beans, I pureed one whole can of beans with some of the soup mixture after it had cooked for awhile which included some of the ham and vegetables which gives the base a lot more depth of flavors.

From: LonghornMama

On Apr 23, 2005

Wonderful! This will become one of my regulars for leftover ham. Sauteeing the ham really brings out so much more flavor. I highly recommend using that leftover ham bone to make ham stock for a richer soup (I used Jellyqueen's #107885). Also, like most soups, I really think this is better the next day. I wouldn't change a thing, quick and delicious! Thanks, Kelly!

From: KeyWee

On Jul 6, 2005

This soup is excellent - even in July! I don't have a food processor so I simply mashed the beans and tomato sauce with my potato masher, and then added a little cornstarch and milk to thicken. Great flavor! Served with garlic bread for an easy weeknight meal. Thanks, Kelly (from another Kelly!).

From: TheDancingCook

On Jan 3, 2003

Great is an underestimate for this recipe; this was INCREDIBLE; it tastes better than the homemade version made at my moms catering business that a professional chef has made. I've always wanted to cook a homemade ham and bean soup and this recipe is perfect. I followed this recipe exactly; I used water vs. the ham stock and I added 1 large cube of ham boullion during the boiling process. And so easy: no ham bone, no overnight soaking of beans. Thanks for passing on a great recipe; I will be making this for many years to come and passing it on to others.

From: newspapergal

On Mar 3, 2005

Really good & flavorful. I really like the pureeing of the beans step; it adds a good thickness. I made this in a soup pot, but then combined the pureed beans/tomato sauce & the veggie-ham-broth mixture in a Crock-Pot & put it on high for about 3 hours. It worked great. Thanks for an easy, flavorful recipe!

From: ms_bold

On Feb 22, 2005

Very easy soup with lots of flavor. I downsized the recipe to 2 servings, but still used 2 cans of beans. I also subbed low-sodium V8 juice for the tomato sauce. This is nothing like my slow-cooked ham and bean soup, but very similiar to Cambell's Bean and Bacon. Both have their place, and this soup fit my day perfectly.

From: Indiana Debbie

On Apr 22, 2003

Good tasting soup. I really liked how quick and easy this recipe is to make.

From: Chef #278241

On Dec 28, 2005

This was perfect for after Christmas. I don't have a whole lot of time at the end of the day and wanted to use the X-mas ham up. This recipe was really good. My fiance loved it! I used more of the ingredients because I wanted to keep it in a slow cooker for the next day. It still tasted great- just keep tasting it through the process- Use less bean juice for thicker consistency for immediate eating- I added more ham stock before going to bed. I will make this again. Thank you, Shannon, OKC.

From: Tweeky

On Jan 12, 2006

Great Soup Kelly! I used 3 cans of cannellini beans instead of great northern and homemade hamstock using Jellyqueen's Ham Stock. No need for milk or cornstarch in my soup as others had used. It was quick and easy with the food processor to cut up the veggies and 6 quick pulses of the 2 cans of beans and 2 tbls. of tomato sauce. Then just added the remaining whole can of beans, covered and simmered. This is a keeper for me. Thank you.