Hearty ham and bean soup
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cans | Cannellini beans -- * see |
| Note | ||
| 1 | can | Stewed tomatoes |
| 1 | slice | Ham -- ** see note |
| 1 | can | Beef broth |
| 2 | Limes -- *** | |
Directions
1. Drain the beans and rinse well under cold running water. Drain again. = Coarsely cut up the tomatoes, reserving all the juices. Cut the ham into 1= /4 inch dice. =20
2. In a nonreactive, medium saucepan combine the beans, tomatoes with their= juices, ham and beef broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring = occasionally. Partially cover and simmer for 5 minutes. =20 3. Squeeze the juice from 1 lime (or ½ lemon) into the soup. Cut the rem= aining lime (or ½ lemon) into wedges. Serve the soup hot, garnished with= the lime (lemon) wedges. =20 Recipe By : The 5 in 10 Cookbook File