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Hearty Ham and Swiss Soup Recipe

This hearty ham and swiss soup recipe will warm you up from the inside out!
Course Main
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons butter
  • 5 teaspoons flour
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cans Bush's Organic Kidney Beans
  • 2 cups fully cooked ham cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour then slowly add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add peas, onion, kidney beans and ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy whipping cream and oregano and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in Swiss cheese and continue cooking until cheese is melted and broth is smooth.