Hearty Ol’ Smokey Ham, Bean and Winter Greens Soup

This simple, rustic and nourishing soup is so delicious and easy to make!

  • 25 mins
  • Gluten Free
Hearty Ol’ Smokey Ham, Bean and Winter Greens Soup

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 stick celery finely chopped
  • 1 carrot peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 parsnips peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 litre salt reduced chicken stock
  • 2 tins cannelloni beans rinsed
  • 1 pack Hellers Ol Smokey Ham off the Bone roughly chopped
  • 5 large silver beet leaves destalked and roughly chopped
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper
  • Fresh herbs to garnish – tarragon, italian parsley

Method

  1. In a large pot over medium heat gently sweat the onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil for 5 mins till the onions are translucent
  2. Add parsnip, garlic, bay leaf and thyme and sauté for 2 mins stirring frequently then pour in the chicken stock and simmer gently until the parsnip is cooked
  3. Add the beans and ham and simmer a further 5 mins then add the silver beet – season to taste
  4. To serve garnish with fresh herbs and a side of artisan bread