Classic White Bean & Ham Soup Classic White Bean & Ham Soup

This healthy ham and white bean soup recipe is ready in 30 minutes and makes enough for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow. Just a little bit of ham adds savory flavor and protein without adding too much sodium.

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• By: Hilary Meyer EatingWell Recipe Contributor

Ingredients 6 servings

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• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ cups chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped carrot
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, rinsed
• ¾ cup chopped ham
• 2 cups chopped green cabbage
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar