Alphabet Ham and Bean Soup |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 23 Minutes |
Ready In: 83 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In 'Soup Makes the Meal' by Ken Haedrich Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 rib celery, finely chopped |
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated |
1 medium parsnip, peeled and grated |
1 medium all-purpose potato, grated |
5 1/2 cups beef stock or 5 1/2 cups chicken stock |
1 cup diced ham |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave (or 1/2 t. dried) |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste |
freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet noodles |
1 cup cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed |
1/2 cup canned tomato puree or 1/2 cup tomato juice |
Directions:
1. Melt the butter or heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in the vegetables; cover, and sweat the vegetables, stirring a few times, for 3 minutes.
3. Add in the stock, ham, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer, then cover and gently simmer the soup for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the alphabet pasta; increase heat to med-high and continue to simmer the soup, partially covered, until the pasta is tender, 8-10 minutes.
5. When the pasta is tender, stir in the beans and tomato puree; simmer 5 more minutes before serving.
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