White Beans and Ham Soup // I love it! ❤️

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

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

white beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Cannellini beans offer a similar texture, while navy beans are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Clean the beans and soak them in water for 1 hour after bringing to a boil.

Prepare chicken broth using 8 cups of water and nor chicken bullion.

In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1.5 cups of diced onions and sauté until slightly translucent.

Add 3 medium-sized carrots and 2 celery ribs, and let them sweat for about 5 minutes.

Add 2 pieces of smoked neckbone and stir for another 5 minutes.

Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp of tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.

Add 8 cups of chicken broth and seasonings: 0.5 tsp rub sage, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp crushed rosemary, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, and 1.5 tsp ground mustard.

Add 2 bay leaves, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and the soaked beans, ensuring the neckbones are at the bottom.

Lower the heat and simmer for 2.5 hours.

Remove neckbones, chop the meat, and return it to the pot.

Add 2 cups of cubed ham, 1 diced tomato, and chopped parsley, stirring well.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then simmer for an additional 15 minutes.

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