Hearty Ham Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 1/2 cups ham, diced
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1 tablespoon cooking olive oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup white wine, dry
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1 yellow onion, chopped finely
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire
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1 teaspoon spicy sauce
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3/4 cup small carrot pieces
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2 celery stalks, chopped up
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32 ounces of drained pinto beans
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6 cups chicken broth, low-salt
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1/4 cup heavy cream (if you like)
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2 cups fresh spinach
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1 teaspoon each: dried parsley, mustard powder, oregano, basil
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1/4 teaspoon of sage and black pepper
# Instructions:
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Heat up oil and cook ham till lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Cut it up after removing.
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Pour in wine, scraping up bits from the pan. Wait until half of it cooks away, roughly 4 minutes.
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Let butter melt in the pot. Toss in garlic followed by onions, celery, and carrots. Stir in herbs and spices. Let this mix cook for 5-6 minutes.
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Mix in the beans, broth, your diced ham, and cream (if adding). Cover partway and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
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Stir in spinach; let it soften for 3 minutes. Taste and adjust flavor. Sprinkle with parmesan before serving.
# Notes:
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Works well with leftover ham
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Try freezing for up to 3 months
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Easily cooked in a slow cooker