Low Carb Ham and Bean Soup

This cozy Low Carb Ham and Bean Soup keeps all the savory comfort of classic ham and bean soup while staying completely keto friendly. Tender cubes of ham simmer with green beans, cauliflower, and broccoli in a rich chicken broth seasoned with garlic, onion, and thyme, creating a hearty, spoon-coating soup without the carb-heavy legumes. Each satisfying bowl delivers salty, meaty flavor, plenty of low carb veggies, and just enough fat to keep you full and energized on a keto lifestyle.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American, Keto, Low Carb

Keyword beanless soup, broccoli soup, cauliflower soup, green bean soup, ham and bean soup, keto soup, leftover ham recipe, low carb ham soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 360kcal

Equipment

large soup pot
Cutting board
Chef's knife
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Wooden Spoon
ladle

Ingredients

For the soup

2 pounds pre-cooked ham cut into small cubes, visible fat trimmed if desired
6 cups chicken broth preferably low sodium or bone broth
2 cups fresh green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups cauliflower florets cut into small bite-sized pieces
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets cut into small bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme crumbled between your fingers
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste, adjust if ham is very salty
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for a touch of heat
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Optional keto richness

1 tablespoon unsalted butter stirred into each bowl before serving, optional
2 tablespoons heavy cream per bowl, optional for a creamier soup

Instructions

Add the cubed ham to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to lightly brown and some flavorful bits form on the bottom of the pot.

Notes

Nutrition