Honey Baked Ham Bone Stew Soup Recipe 435

Steps:

• Ham-Bone Stew In a heavy Dutch oven heat over medium-high heat 2 tablespoons corn oil Sauté until tender (about 5 minutes): 1 large onion, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped Add and stir to mix through: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper Then add and simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth 1 14 1/2-ounce can sliced stewed tomatoes 1 ham bone with some meat on it (or 1 1/2 cups diced HoneyBaked Ham®-reduce cooking time slightly) Remove bone from soup, let cool to handle and then scrape the meat off of it and return the meat to pot. Then add and simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, top with a small bit of Shredded cabbage Or chopped cilantro and serve. Serves 6

Steps:

• The day before you want to make the soup. put the beans in a large bowl and add cold water to cover by several inches. Soak overnight (or at least 8 hours) in the refrigerator.
• Drain the beans and rinse. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and leeks and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook and stir until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and thyme and stir to coat the vegetables. Let the tomato paste toast for 1 minute, stirring, then add the bay leaves and 12 cups of water. Add the beans and nestle the ham bone in. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the beans are almost tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Add the escarole, another 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt. Return the soup to a simmer and cook until thickened and the beans and escarole are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves and ham bone from the soup and let cool until you can handle the bone. Shred any useable meat left on the bone and stir back into the soup. Season with salt and pepper before serving.