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.

FAYAOSEI KWAKU
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I especially love the addition of kidney beans.


Ripon Mahato
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Jimmi Lenguini
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use canned beans, which saves me a lot of time.


Devon Ricardos
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I made this soup for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Uraa Urnaa
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are amazing.


Chavone Brockenberry
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Alexis Delfina
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


MOOD BOI
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe states and it turned out great! My family loved it.


afro_ tasty
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. I especially love the addition of kidney beans.


moolo nivea
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Musa Mercy
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use canned beans, which saves me a lot of time.


-MrWho-
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Chevialar Botchwey
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the ham and kidney beans gave it a hearty texture. I will definitely be making this again.