YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Smoked Ham and White Bean Soup
Savor the comforting warmth of this Hearty Smoked Ham and White Bean Soup, where tender smoked ham and creamy white beans meld with aromatic vegetables and a fragrant blend of herbs. This rustic soup offers a deliciously balanced medley of flavors and textures, perfect for a nourishing meal any time of day.
INGREDIENTS
5 ounces smoked ham, diced
3/4 cup white beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
PREPARATION
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the diced smoked ham and sauté briefly to combine flavors.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the white beans and add the bay leaf. Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.