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White Bean Soup with Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard

White Bean Soup with Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard
White Bean Soup with Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard might be just the main course you are searching for. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 5. One serving contains 613 calories, 37g of protein, and 19g of fat. It is perfect for Winter. Head to the store and pick up extra virgin olive oil, celery, bay leaves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked White Bean Soup with Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard, White Bean Soup with Ham, Pumpkin, and Chard, and Ham, Bean and Swiss Chard Soup.

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Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large, thick-bottomed pot (5 to 6 quart).
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Add the onion and the bay leaves and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly softened.
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Add the chopped celery, cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
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Add the minced garlic and cook for a minute more.
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Add pumpkin, ham hock, stock, tomatoes, thyme: 
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Add the chopped pumpkin and the ham hock to the pot.
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Add the chicken stock, tomatoes, and thyme. Increase heat to bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, uncovered.
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Let simmer for an hour and a half.
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Remove the ham hock from the soup pot, to a plate to let cool enough to handle.  
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Add the white beans and cook for 15 minutes.
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Add the chopped chard, simmer until chard is wilted, a few minutes more.
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Strip ham from bone, chop, return to soup: Strip the meat from the ham hock, chop it, and return to the pot.
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Add 1 to 2 cups of water to the soup to thin it to your preference.
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Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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Add freshly ground black pepper and adjust seasonings to taste.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In2 hrs, 50 m.
Servings5
Health Score100
Dairy FreeGluten FreeVery Healthy
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
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