White Bean and Ham Soup
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Are you looking for a warm and satisfying dish to prepare for the cooler months? Look no further than this scrumptious White Bean and Ham Soup.
The lovely combination of white beans, enticing pieces of ham, and crunchy paprika-dusted croutons make this soup a perfect blend of flavours and textures. Not only is this dish comforting, but it's also nutritious and packed with proteins and vitamins. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare — even for those of us who may not be too savvy in the kitchen. Let us guide you through this mouth-watering recipe that will surely become a favourite.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely shredded
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
3 thyme sprigs (if you don’t have any on hand, dried would suffice)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 cans cannellini beans, drained
Half-kilo smoked ham
1 1/2 cups baguette, cubed (1-inch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 spring onion, thinly sliced crosswise
Directions
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C. In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
2. Incorporate the onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, and coriander. Cook the veggies over moderately high heat for about 3 minutes.
3. Time for the stock, beans, and ham! Add these essentials to your pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover partially and allow to simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, as the soup works its magic, prepare those croutons. Toss the baguette cubes with olive oil and paprika, seasoning with salt as you go. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until perfectly toasted and delightfully crunchy.
5. After 20 minutes, remove the delectable ham from the soup and slice it into generous 2cm pieces — but don't forget to discard the thyme sprigs.
6. It's time to puree our scrumptious soup. In two batches, carefully transfer it to a blender or food processor, blending until velvety smooth.
7. With the soup in a smooth and creamy form, return it to the pot and stir in the delicious diced ham. Season the dish with salt and pepper, adjusting as needed to achieve the perfect balance.
8. Finally, ladle your masterpiece into warmed shallow bowls, topping with those tantalising croutons and a sprinkling of spring onion.
There you have it, a delicious and comforting White Bean and Ham Soup! Serve this dish as a delightful starter or a main course with a side of crusty bread for a cosy, lovingly-prepared meal that everyone will enjoy. Happy cooking!
Here’s a video of a similar recipe for added inspiration, members.
Source: YouTube/Rachel cooks with love
Now if this soup recipe isn’t quite hitting the spot, don’t worry. Here are other recipes you may want to try!
The lovely combination of white beans, enticing pieces of ham, and crunchy paprika-dusted croutons make this soup a perfect blend of flavours and textures. Not only is this dish comforting, but it's also nutritious and packed with proteins and vitamins. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare — even for those of us who may not be too savvy in the kitchen. Let us guide you through this mouth-watering recipe that will surely become a favourite.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely shredded
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
3 thyme sprigs (if you don’t have any on hand, dried would suffice)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 cans cannellini beans, drained
Half-kilo smoked ham
1 1/2 cups baguette, cubed (1-inch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 spring onion, thinly sliced crosswise
Directions
1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C. In a large soup pot, melt the butter.
2. Incorporate the onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, and coriander. Cook the veggies over moderately high heat for about 3 minutes.
3. Time for the stock, beans, and ham! Add these essentials to your pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover partially and allow to simmer over moderate heat for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, as the soup works its magic, prepare those croutons. Toss the baguette cubes with olive oil and paprika, seasoning with salt as you go. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until perfectly toasted and delightfully crunchy.
5. After 20 minutes, remove the delectable ham from the soup and slice it into generous 2cm pieces — but don't forget to discard the thyme sprigs.
6. It's time to puree our scrumptious soup. In two batches, carefully transfer it to a blender or food processor, blending until velvety smooth.
7. With the soup in a smooth and creamy form, return it to the pot and stir in the delicious diced ham. Season the dish with salt and pepper, adjusting as needed to achieve the perfect balance.
8. Finally, ladle your masterpiece into warmed shallow bowls, topping with those tantalising croutons and a sprinkling of spring onion.
There you have it, a delicious and comforting White Bean and Ham Soup! Serve this dish as a delightful starter or a main course with a side of crusty bread for a cosy, lovingly-prepared meal that everyone will enjoy. Happy cooking!
Here’s a video of a similar recipe for added inspiration, members.
Source: YouTube/Rachel cooks with love
Now if this soup recipe isn’t quite hitting the spot, don’t worry. Here are other recipes you may want to try!
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