NORTH POLE SOUP (HAM & KIDNEY BEAN SOUP)

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This recipe is from a long-defunct and short-lived 1980's magazine, "New Woman." It's a delicious and easy soup, and although the recipe doesn't call for it, I like to add cabbage and to spice it up with some crushed red pepper.

Provided by LitaLou

Categories     Ham

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium carrot, cut in 1/4-inch rounds
2 garlic cloves, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 ounces ham, diced
1/2 cup canned tomato
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup macaroni
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in medium saucepan. Cook carrot and onion in hot oil, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, basil and ham and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and if using whole tomatoes, crush. Add broth & beans. Mash some of the beans with potato masher. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add pasta, and cook until done per package directions.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Hussain Zahoor
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very budget-friendly meal, which is always a plus.


chrissy
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


R Khan
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use canned beans and ham, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Lucifer Devil
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually add a little bit of extra cayenne pepper to give it a little bit of a kick.


Melissa Bush
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very budget-friendly meal, which is always a plus. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tristan Schlenther
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was flavorful and hearty, and my family loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Ipv Ipv
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the ham and beans make it so hearty and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mig Dio
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make! I love that I can use canned beans and ham, which makes it a great weeknight meal. I also like that I can add or subtract vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Saimma Saima
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuella Obasogie
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This soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The ham and kidney beans add a smoky and savory flavor, while the vegetables add a touch of sweetness and crunch. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectl