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Ham-and-Bean Soup With Fresh Spinach

Prep: 15 min., Cook: 58 min.

This is a great way to use leftover holiday ham. You'll need about 2 cups to replace the ham steak. Don't forget to toss in the bone for added flavor.

Southern Living NOVEMBER 2008

Yield: Makes 8 servings
Cook time:58 Minutes
Prep time:15 Minutes

Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) lean ham steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon jarred ham-flavored soup base

1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 (15-oz.) cans navy beans, drained
2 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 (15 1/2-oz.) can black-eyed peas, drained
4 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 lb.)
1 (5-oz.) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed
Garnish: Fall Potato Leaves

Preparation

1. Trim fat from ham steak; coarsely chop ham. Reserve bone.

2. Cook ham in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Add diced onion, and next 5 ingredients, and sauté 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

3. Stir in reserved ham bone, navy beans, and next 3 ingredients; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes. Remove and discard bone before serving. Stir in spinach just before serving. Garnish, if desired.

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