Soup Recipes With Kale And Ham
Looking for an easy ham hock and bean recipe? This Great Northern Bean Soup is the answer. I use ham hocks plus a meaty ham steak to bring a satisfying smoky flavor to the dish. Soak the dried northern beans overnight so they’re ready to cook the next day. With healthy, fiber-rich kale as well as celery, onions and carrots, this creamy ham and bean soup makes a great meal for the whole family, and they’re going to love it.
This post has been updated for photos and content since it’s original publication in 2014. The recipe is the same delicious original.
Great Northern Beans are related to kidney beans and pinto beans. When cooked this mild, delicate white bean is creamy, soft and utterly perfect for this northern bean soup.
Leftover Ham Soup With Kale, Potatoes, And White Beans
I buy dried beans and soak them overnight to rehydrate before starting the soup. Drain and rinse the beans before adding fresh water back to the pot and (See photo above.)
Not really. Though they are both considered white beans, Great Northern beans are larger with firmer skins than Navy beans, however, you can substitute navy beans in this recipe.
Ham hocks come from the pigs hind legs, just above the ankle but below the ham. They’re made up primarily of fat, bone, gristle and connective tissue, however when they’re smoked, this section of the pig can be a flavor boom to all kinds of dishes. Though you won’t get any meat from a smoked ham hock, they’ll infuse anything with their rich, smoky flavor and contribute a luscious, satiny mouth feel to soup broths and stews – especially this ham hock and bean soup.
Potato Ham & Kale Soup
I love legumes. Their mild, creamy texture, broad versatility and overall affordability make them pantry staples around the world. Though they might seem intimidating to make, beans are probably one of the simplest dishes. All you need is a good heavy pot and enough water to cover the beans by a few inches. I prefer using a dutch oven but you can also use a crock pot or Instant Pot.
My mother has been making some version of this soup since I was a kid. This recipe is loosely based on hers, with a few extra vegetables added for extra nutrition, however, it starts with a standard mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion. Prepare the vegetables while the beans are simmering.
After the beans are tender, the rest of the soup will come together fairly quickly and you’ll soon be rewarded with a hearty, creamy ham and bean soup that’ll feed a crowd.
Healthy Soup Recipe
Great Northern Bean Soup is ideal for cooler weather and since it makes a large pot, it will easily feed a family of 4-6, or it can be divvied up into individual storage containers for workday lunches all week long. Even though there’s only 2 of us in the house, I’ll make a full pot of this ham hock and bean recipe and within a few days, we’ll have eaten through the whole thing. It’s just THAT GOOD. The kale is tender, with a good chew and the creamy ham and bean soup is warm and satisfying from the first bite to the last.
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Calories: 223 kcal | Carbohydrates: 46 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 48 mg | Potassium: 922 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 21 g | Vitamin A: 9055 IU | Vitamin C: 55.6 mg | Calcium: 124 mg | Iron: 3 mgAn easy 30-minute soup that feels like it’s been cooking all day. This Ham and Bean Soup with Kale is rich in flavor, healthy, and so comforting.
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This soup is one of those meals that remind me of my childhood and brings me comfort every time I eat it. My mom would soak beans overnight and slow cook them for hours the next day. “A pot of beans” is what she called it. She usually had a ham hock in the freezer for occasions like this and it was always so good and comforting.
This Ham and Bean Soup with Kale feels like it came straight out of my moms kitchen. The broth is rich and it’s packed with lots of ham, veggies and beans. The best part is, it can be prepared and made in about 30 minutes! We love to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese for added richness and flavor. It’s so good!
Ham and bean soup with bright green kale is nutritious and delicious. This 30-minute soup packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients.
Loaded Kale Soup
Freezing leftovers– If you have more than enough leftover, freeze in 16 oz mason jars leaving 1-inch of space from the top. This is great for lunches. Pull a jar out in the morning to thaw at room temp and by lunch it’s ready to heat.
Spice- I love a little kick in my soup. A pinch or two of red pepper flakes adds a subtle bit of spiciness.
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Below you’ll find some of the products I used in this recipe. The link takes you directly to the products at no extra charge to you.A delicious, creamy and velvety potato soup with baby kale, vegetables and ham. The ham was leftover from our new year day meal. You could use sausage instead if you like.
The baby kale came from our garden. It may seem odd but I don’t mind tender baby kale but I don’t care for mature kale. Hubs loves kale no matter what.
Can we talk about pantry staples for a second? I keep real potatoes on hand most all of the time but they do spoil eventually.
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So that I have some good versatile pantry staples on hand, I also like to keep a few of the dollar packets of instant potato flakes on hand. I used some of those potato flakes to thicken this soup so there’s no cream in it.
This potato and kale soup starts with your typical soup starter veggies with carrots, onion and celery. I used chicken stock for the liquid because it does add an extra layer of flavor but water would be okay too.
Once the starter veggies have softened a bit then I add the peeled and diced potatoes and ham, the stock and a little seasoning. I just used some salt and pepper in this kale potato soup recipe.
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Once the greens are tender, which only takes a few short minutes, then add in those potato flakes to thicken the soup up a bit.
Enjoy a bowl of your delicious homemade soup on its own or with crackers or cornbread. It sure is a hearty good meal that warms the soul.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope that you enjoy a delicious bowl of this ham potato kale soup soon.
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