CREAMY HAM, BEAN, AND TORTELLINI SOUP

Creamy Ham, Bean, and Tortellini Soup image

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.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.
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 : Calories 454 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 2365.5 mg, Sugar 3 g