Creamy Ham, Bean, and Tortellini Soup

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Got leftover ham from the holiday that you don't know what to do with? Look no further. Transform it into a rich and creamy soup. Don't be surprised if your family asks you to make a ham just to have this soup from the leftovers. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on February 14, 2025
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained

  • 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 8 ounces frozen four-cheese tortellini

  • ¼ cup half-and-half

  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook an additional 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over mixture and cook 2 more minutes.

  2. Mix chicken broth, cannellini beans, ham, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

  3. Add tortellini and cook 5 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and turn stove off. Let soup sit for 5 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454 Calories
20g Fat
45g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 2366mg 103%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 236mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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