Dinner for 8
Ham White Bean Soup
Ham, white beans, vegetables, and chicken stock simmer briefly for a hearty soup finished with parsley and black pepper.
Typical price
$3.90for 4 servings
$0.97 per serving$3.90 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersHolidayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.21Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | a little | $0.29Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.36Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.79 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 large carrot
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups shredded cooked ham
- 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock or broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 4 canned white beans -- no salt added
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Cook the onion, carrot, and celery for 4 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ham, chicken stock, bay leaves, beans, pepper, and salt.
- Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves and stir in the parsley before serving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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