NEELY'S CHICKPEA, HAM AND SWISS CHARD SOUP

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Neely's Chickpea, Ham and Swiss Chard Soup image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
One 6-ounce piece smoked ham steak, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 small bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and sliced into thin ribbons
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
One 16-ounce can chickpeas or black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
Hot sauce, as needed
Worcestershire sauce, as needed
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the bacon to a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve. To the same Dutch oven, add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute until the vegetables are tender, roughly 4 minutes. Add the ham steak and red pepper flakes and adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add the Swiss chard and saute until it begins to soften.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas or black-eyed peas, and the canned tomatoes with their juices. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if necessary. Splash with some hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Ladle the soup into serving bowls and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese and bacon.

golden arm strong
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This is the best chickpea soup I've ever had! I love the addition of ham and Swiss chard. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold day.


Nur Rohman
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I'm not a fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is perfect.


Aleqsandre Soloviovi
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Ahmed Maruf
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe says, and it turned out great! The broth was especially flavorful.


Subhas bhusal
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. The chickpeas add a nice protein boost, and the Swiss chard wilts down perfectly.


Sohel vai 782
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My family loved this soup! It was easy to make and so satisfying on a cold night. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahmadali Haider
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The Swiss chard adds a nice touch of bitterness that balances out the other flavors. I also love the pop of color it gives to the soup.


Wajahat Wolf
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I'm not usually a fan of ham, but this soup changed my mind. The smokiness of the ham pairs perfectly with the other ingredients. Definitely a new favorite!


Sk Khan
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This was a hit at my dinner party last night! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the hearty texture. I'll be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Jamiu Abdulsalam
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This soup is incredible! The combination of chickpeas, ham, and Swiss chard is perfect, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.