Ham And Bean Soup Italian Style Food

ITALIAN HAM AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Place above ham, beans, tomatoes, can of chosen greens, and can of water into a pan (usually a 2 quart or more stock pot).
• Simmer for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Enjoy alone or with shredded cheese, and can even add macaroni!

HEARTY HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat butter and olive oil in a large dutch oven or stockpot over MED HIGH. Once hot, add the ham bone and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Set ham bone aside on a plate.
• Reduce heat to MED, and add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
• Add garlic and cook another minute.
• Add beans, diced ham, Italian seasoning, cumin, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour in chicken broth, water, and add bay leaves (if using), then give everything a gentle stir.
• Return ham bone to the pot, nestling it in, along with any juices that have accumulated on the plate (those are full of flavor).
• Increase heat to MED HIGH and cover. Once soup has come to a high simmer or gentle boil, reduce heat to MED LOW and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally, as the beans and ham can settle to the bottom and you don't want them to scorch.
• Remove ham bone and bay leaves (if used), and give the soup a taste. If needed, add a pinch of salt. Ham bones contain a lot of sodium, so I prefer to add the salt afterwards, if needed. Serve hot.

PROVENCAL HAM & BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Transfer beans to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add tomatoes; crush with a wooden spoon until chunky. Stir in ham, vegetables, garlic, seasonings and stock. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until beans are tender. Serve with bread.

HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In crock pot, combine beans, ham, carrots, onion and pepper. Stir in undrained tomatoes and broth. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or high for 3-4 hours. Stir in Kale or Spinach just before serving. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

HAM AND BEAN SOUP II

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, add water, ham bone and pre-soaked beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until beans are close to soft.
• Remove bone and cut off remaining meat. Remove 1/3 of beans and mash with potato masher or food processor.
• Return ham and beans back to stock pot and add onion, carrots, celery, garlic powder, pepper and paprika. If you are using dripping from a previously cooked ham add those now. Simmer until vegetables are tender and serve.