Ham and White Bean Soup - A Must-Try Comfort Dish 😋


Ingredients

1 medium stalk celery, sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

7 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon dried parsley

½ teaspoon celery salt

1 large onion, diced

2 large carrots, sliced

2 cups cooked ham, diced

2 (15 oz) cans white beans (e.g., cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)

½ teaspoon ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions