White Bean Soup with Ham
This is a traditional white bean soup made rich and smokey from the ham. Light queso fresco crumbling cheese, available at Mexican markets and some supermakets was a perfect contrast to the warm soup....
A hearty vegetarian bean soup with plenty of fresh vegetables thrown in.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried white beans, soaked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 32 ounces vegetable Broth (or water)
- 1 3-inch piece parmesan cheese rind
- 1 bunch fresh spinach, torn
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Preparation
1. Soak beans overnight, or using the quick soak method, by bringing the beans to a boil for a minute, removing from heat, covering and setting aside for an hour.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Add beans and thyme, stir well. Add vegetable broth or water, parmesan cheese rind, and bring to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add spinach, tomatoes, and heat thorougly. Yield: 14 cups.
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