HAM AND BEAN SOUP WITH KALE
What to do with a leftover ham?
I always look forward to making a soup after serving a ham dinner. This usually happens after a holiday and I look for healthy ways to make soup.. The bone makes such a rich broth and all of the meat just falls off the bone. I like to take a few steps to remove fat and I will show you how to do this. Always looking at ways to lighten up soup. I added kale to this soup but you could replace the kale with spinach or chard if you have that on hand. This recipe really came out yummy. I hope you enjoy.
I always look forward to making a soup after serving a ham dinner. This usually happens after a holiday and I look for healthy ways to make soup.. The bone makes such a rich broth and all of the meat just falls off the bone. I like to take a few steps to remove fat and I will show you how to do this. Always looking at ways to lighten up soup. I added kale to this soup but you could replace the kale with spinach or chard if you have that on hand. This recipe really came out yummy. I hope you enjoy.
Placing your ham bone in the slow cooker is the easiest way to get a robust broth and all of the meat falling off the bone. Cover the bone with water and cook 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. I cook overnight before I make soup.
After cool remove all bones and separate bones and discard. Put meat aside and put broth in container in the refrigerator. After broth completely cools (overnight) you will be able to scoop off the top the layer of fat. After this you can then pour broth through strainer and then it is ready for this soup. When you put your broth in the frig overnight this is a good time to pre-soak your beans
After cool remove all bones and separate bones and discard. Put meat aside and put broth in container in the refrigerator. After broth completely cools (overnight) you will be able to scoop off the top the layer of fat. After this you can then pour broth through strainer and then it is ready for this soup. When you put your broth in the frig overnight this is a good time to pre-soak your beans
Ingredients
1 cup shredded or cubed cooked ham
1 onion, chopped
1 red or orange pepper chopped
2-3 garlic cloves chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can 28oz organic diced tomatoes with green chiles
OR 1 15 oz can chopped tomato and 1 can green chiles
12 oz great northern white beans, rinsed and soaked
OR 1 15oz can white, kidney and black beans rinsed and drained
8 cups ham broth (or beef)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Kale trimmed and rinsed could use spinach instead
Romano or Parmesan cheese optional topping
1 cup shredded or cubed cooked ham
1 onion, chopped
1 red or orange pepper chopped
2-3 garlic cloves chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 can 28oz organic diced tomatoes with green chiles
OR 1 15 oz can chopped tomato and 1 can green chiles
12 oz great northern white beans, rinsed and soaked
OR 1 15oz can white, kidney and black beans rinsed and drained
8 cups ham broth (or beef)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups Kale trimmed and rinsed could use spinach instead
Romano or Parmesan cheese optional topping
Instructions: In large soup pot saute onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in ham, tomatoes. cumin and chili powder. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Add broth and beans. Cook for one hour or until beans are tender. May need to add more broth 1/2 cup at a time while beans are cooking.
If substituting canned beans in this recipe cooking time will change to 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning-. Add salt, pepper and Kale. Cook for 5-10 more minutes depending on the size of your kale pieces. Ready to serve. Enjoy
If substituting canned beans in this recipe cooking time will change to 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning-. Add salt, pepper and Kale. Cook for 5-10 more minutes depending on the size of your kale pieces. Ready to serve. Enjoy
It is so fun to create new recipes around the holidays and to use leftovers in creative ways. This soup only has a hint of ham but the broth brought much richness to this soup. I hope you enjoy!
To your good health,
Jan
To your good health,
Jan
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