{"product_id":"ham-and-bean-soup","title":"ham and bean soup","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 onion, chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon smoked paprika\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups chicken broth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup dry white beans (navy or great northern)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup diced ham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup diced carrots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup diced celery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bay leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd dry beans, ham, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, until beans are tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove bay leaf before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with salt and pepper to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnish with fresh parsley before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend a portion of the soup before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you don't have white beans, kidney beans or cannellini beans can be used instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make this soup vegetarian, omit the ham and use vegetable broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This soup tastes even better the next day!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best flavor, make this soup a day ahead. The flavors meld together beautifully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RolTak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43674123337825,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0845\/1425\/files\/ham_and_bean_soup.jpg?v=1771642367","url":"https:\/\/www.pantribot.com\/products\/ham-and-bean-soup","provider":"PantriBot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}