For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup after cooking. Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spice. Smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper can be added for extra depth of flavor. Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a complete meal.
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME35 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS24
Transform humble ingredients into a comforting and hearty Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup. This recipe delivers a deeply flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol30 mg
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Fiber12 g
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Protein24 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium1076 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat10 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Engage the 'Sauté' function on your multi-functional pressure cooker (e.g., Instant Pot). Melt butter in the pot. (2 minutes)
02
Step
7 mins
Add carrots, celery, and onion to the melted butter. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally. (5-7 minutes)
03
Step
3 mins
Incorporate the rinsed and drained great Northern beans, chicken broth, cubed ham, chili powder, minced garlic, ground black pepper, and bay leaf into the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly. (3 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, ensuring the pressure valve is properly sealed. Select the 'Soup' setting (or 'Manual/Pressure Cook' setting on high pressure) and set the cooking time for 30 minutes. (1 minute)
05
Step
40 mins
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. This may take between 10 to 40 minutes, depending on the Instant Pot model and contents. (10-40 minutes)
06
Step
0 mins
Carefully open the Instant Pot after the natural pressure release. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Stir the soup well before serving.
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Jennifer West
Jun 26, 2025My family loved this soup! I'll definitely be making it again.
Van Grant
Jun 24, 2025I added a smoked ham hock to the soup while it cooked and it gave it an even richer flavor.
Keeley Witting
May 15, 2025This soup was so easy to make and tasted amazing! The natural pressure release really made a difference in the flavor.
Gretchen Sawayn
Mar 20, 2025I didn't have any ham on hand, so I used leftover shredded chicken and it was still delicious!