Spanish Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

We know that there are thousands of Spanish soups recipes, but every single one of them brings something unique (and delicious) to the table. In this Spanish ham and bean soup you will find the essence of Spanish recipes: a mesmerizing blend of vegetables, Serrano ham, and white beans, perfect to fight back those cold winter days. Continue reading this article and learn how to make Spanish bean soup, with some super helpful tips for storing, serving, and ingredient substitutions that you can make.

📝 Ingredients

• 8 1/2 cups (2 l) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 3/4 cups (400 gr) cooked white beans (you can use canned beans or cook dried beans in advance)
• 200 grams Serrano ham
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 white onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Chop the Serrano ham. Peel and chop the...: Chop the Serrano ham. Peel and chop the onion and carrots. Mince the garlic and chop the bell peppers into small pieces. Cut the ripe tomatoes into small squares.
2. 2In a large pot, heat the olive oil...: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until they become translucent.
3. 3Add the chopped ham to the pot and...: Add the chopped ham to the pot and cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to golden.
4. 4Stir in the chopped carrots, tomatoes, and bell...: Stir in the chopped carrots, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the bay leaf and paprika to the pot, and stir to combine.
5. 5Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and...: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
6. 6Add the cooked white beans to the soup...: Add the cooked white beans to the soup and cook for an additional 10 minutes to heat them through. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Once everything is cooked remove the bay leaf from the Spanish ham soup.
7. 7Serve the Spanish ham and bean soup hot,...: Serve the Spanish ham and bean soup hot, and optionally garnish it with chopped fresh parsley.