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Hearty Ham & Bean Soup with Kale
What is better than hot soup on a cold day?! This ham and bean soup recipe yields 8 hearty portions and over 30 grams protein per serving!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American, Mediterranean
Servings
8
Calories
352
kcal
Ingredients
2
Tbsp
avocado oil
1
onion
diced
1
cup
carrots
diced
6
celery stalks
diced
1
32 oz carton
chicken or vegetable stock
2 1/2
cups
dried beans
soaked overnight
3
bay leaves
1-2
Tbsp
seasoning of choice
3-4
cups
water
2
lbs
ham
diced
1
bunch
kale
torn into 1-inch pieces
salt & pepper
to taste
parmesan cheese
optional
Instructions
Soak beans overnight; rinse and set aside.
In a large stockpot, heat avocado oil over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Saute until translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
Add stock, beans, bay leaves, and seasoning; stir to combine.
Add 3-4 cups water, enough to cover beans by 1 inch. Cover stockpot with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes.
Once beans are tender-firm, turn off burner, add diced ham and kale; stir to combine.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese (optional), and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts per serving:
350 calories, 31 g protein, 9 g fat, 25 net carbs (34 total carbs, 9 g fiber)
Keyword
gluten free