AFFORDABLE DINNER
Easy Ham and Beans with Carrots
An easy, wholesome recipe made without gluten or yeast ingredients—created for real families and real grocery budgets.
TIME35 minESTIMATED COST$1.54 per servingDIETGluten free + yeast free
🥣$1.54ESTIMATED PER SERVING
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Ingredients
- ✓12 ounces fully cooked diced ham labeled gluten free and yeast free
- ✓3 cans (15 ounces each) great northern or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ✓4 cups labeled gluten-free broth
- ✓3 medium carrots, sliced
- ✓1 small onion, diced
- ✓1 tablespoon olive oil
- ✓1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✓1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- ✓Black pepper to taste
LET'S COOK
Directions
- 1Check the ham and broth labels for gluten and yeast before cooking
- 2Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat
- 3Cook the onion and carrots 6–8 minutes until they begin to soften
- 4Add the ham, garlic powder, and thyme and cook 2 minutes
- 5Stir in the beans and broth and bring to a gentle boil
- 6Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered 18–20 minutes until the carrots are tender and the soup is steaming throughout
- 7Confirm the ham reaches 165°F when reheated
- 8Divide among six bowls
- 9Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days
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