Name: Creamy Ham and White Bean Skillet
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 4 cloves garlic; 8 ounces diced ham; 2 medium carrots; 2 stalks celery; 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans; 2 cups chicken broth; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; salt; black pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Creamy Ham and White Bean Skillet

weeknightcomfort foodone-pot

12 minPrep25 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

2 tablespoonsolive oil
1yellow onion
4 clovesgarlic
8 ouncesdiced ham
2 mediumcarrots
2 stalkscelery
2 cans (15 oz each)white beans
2 cupschicken broth
½ cupheavy cream
1bay leaf
3 sprigsfresh thyme
·salt
·black pepper
1 tablespoonDijon mustard

Prep

01
Dice 1 yellow onion.
02
Mince 4 cloves garlic.
03
Dice 2 medium carrots.
04
Chop 2 celery stalks into small pieces.

Method

01
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
02
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the ham and cook for 2 minutes.
03
Add carrots and celery. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften.
04
Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
05
Drain and rinse the beans, then add to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
06
Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 2 more minutes until heated through.
07
Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Spice Tips

For a touch of warmth, add 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika with the ham. If you prefer a hint of sharpness, increase the Dijon mustard to 1 1/2 tablespoons. Fresh cracked black pepper finishes nicely on top.