HAM AND BEAN SOUP RECIPE

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Heat the oil in a saucepan or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery and carrots. Cook until onion and celery are soft; 6-7 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add garlic, thyme leaves,

cumin, white pepper, and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add chicken broth, brown sugar, white beans and bay leaves.Add the ham steak and cut it into pieces that

will fit in the pot. Don’t forget to include the ham bone. Let everything simmer for 20-30 minutes.

2. Remove the ham from the pot and cut into small pieces.Remove fat, skin, ham bones and bay leaves. Return the ham to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with more black pepper,

crushed red pepper, or thyme, if desired.

3. For a creamy consistency and if you prefer thicker soups, puree a small portion of the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor.Always remove the inner lid when blending hot liquids.

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