Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Ham Soup

Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    24

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

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    30 mg
  • Fiber
    12 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    1076 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 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.

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.

Harvey Hessel

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Jennifer West

    Jun 26, 2025

    My family loved this soup! I'll definitely be making it again.

  • Van Grant

    Jun 24, 2025

    I added a smoked ham hock to the soup while it cooked and it gave it an even richer flavor.

  • Keeley Witting

    May 15, 2025

    This soup was so easy to make and tasted amazing! The natural pressure release really made a difference in the flavor.

  • Gretchen Sawayn

    Mar 20, 2025

    I didn't have any ham on hand, so I used leftover shredded chicken and it was still delicious!

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