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White bean soup w/ ham and greens takes several minutes to prepare.

White bean soup w/ ham and greens takes several minutes to cook.

White bean soup w/ ham and greens makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for White bean soup w/ ham and greens are:

1 can (15 ounces) Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces diced cooked country ham or honey ham
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup chopped trimmed greens or spinach
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, depending on saltiness of ham and chicken broth

Here is how you make White bean soup w/ ham and greens:

Heat the olive oil in a heavy stockpot or kettle over medium-high heat. Add the diced ham, onion, garlic, and thyme. Stir well to combine and saute for about 7 minutes, or until the onion is tender and translucent but not browned. Add the drained beans and chicken stock; simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the greens and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, or until greens are tender and wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Serves 4 to 6.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MMHARVEY.

The nutritional information for White bean soup w/ ham and greens is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 281.4

• Total Fat: 10.0 g
• Cholesterol: 32.3 mg
• Sodium: 1,250.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 29.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 19.1 g