Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 quarts 1 1/2 liters chicken stock or broth
  • 2 bay leaves (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 15 ounce cans white beans (cannellini beans) , or (dried beans)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of salt (if needed)

Instruction

  • Fill a pot large enough to hold the beans with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the beans and soak the beans for about 2 hours. Drain the water. (dried beans)
  • In a large pot or saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until onions are softened (5 minutes). Sauté the garlic until fragrant (30 seconds ).
  • Add the ham and cook for a further 2 minutes, then pour in the stock. Add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 - 8 minutes to combine all of the flavors.
  • Stir in beans and season with pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes, taste test and season with salt if needed.
  • Serve with a pinch of chopped fresh parsley.