Holiday Cooking & Baking Recipes: Simple Southern Ham & Bean Soup Recipe

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans are more nutritious, while navy beans are usually cheaper.

Heat 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot.

Add 1 medium chopped onion and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes until softened.

Add 2 teaspoons of toum and continue to sauté for a few more minutes.

Mix in 4 cups of chicken base and bring to a simmer.

Add 4 cups of collard greens and black pepper to taste.

Cook for about 20 minutes with the lid on.

Add 4 cups of drained Great Northern beans and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Let the soup simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

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