Ham-and-Bean Soup With Fresh Spinach

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Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
58 Mins
Yield
Makes 8 servings
By Andrea Boley, Palm Bay, Florida
November 2008
RECIPE BY Southern Living

This soup recipe 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.

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

How to Make It

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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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Ratings & Reviews

TexasLady54's Review

TexasLady54
January 03, 2011
I made this when I first saw the recipe in 2008. The first time I didn't have the ham-flavored soup base, so I used chicken soup base instead. It turned out wonderful with either ham or chicken soup base. Since all the beans are canned, it is the easiest bean soup I've ever made and it has the added bonus of providing plenty of leftovers that freeze very well.

amdphoto's Review

amdphoto
February 09, 2010
This is delicious. I did not add the potatoes. My entire family loves this recipe. It's a definite keeper. My mom was skeptical and told me that is not how she made ham and beans but after she tried it she said it was very good too. I served with sweet corn bread.

TulipD's Review

TulipD
January 06, 2009
This is a great way to use leftover ham from the holidays, especially on cold night! I added a little cayenne pepper to kick it up. I will definitely add this one to my favorites!