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MiladyB · 02-16-2009, 06:20 PM

2 (15oz) cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans) drained, rinsed and divided
1 can beef broth
2 tsp olive oil
1 med onion chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz ham diced (i use turkey ham for this)
6 c chopped red swiss chard

In a blender or food processor puree 1 can of beans and broth until almot smooth
heat oil in a large sauce pan over med heat until hot, add onion, cook 3 min until tender. add cumin, pepper. cook and stir 1 min.
add bean/broth mixture, beans, and ham. bring to a boil. cover and simmer 10 min until heated through.
stir in chard cook 1 min until wilted.

sherry7 · 02-16-2009, 06:42 PM

I'm not sure what swiss chard is, but this sounds good! Thank Beth.

I absolutely LOVE almost any kind of soup!

MiladyB · 02-16-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sherry7

I'm not sure what swiss chard is, but this sounds good! Thank Beth.

I absolutely LOVE almost any kind of soup!

It's a type of greens, Sherry. You should be able to find it fresh, in the produce section. It's a green leaf with bright red stems.

Here is a picture:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9817122@N05/2864301246/

Corrine · 02-16-2009, 07:05 PM

I've never seen Swiss Chard out here - what could I sub it with - I've never eaten it so have no idea for a good alternative.

MiladyB · 02-16-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrine

I've never seen Swiss Chard out here - what could I sub it with - I've never eaten it so have no idea for a good alternative.

hmmm, maybe spinach Corrine.

sherry7 · 02-16-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Corrine

I've never seen Swiss Chard out here - what could I sub it with - I've never eaten it so have no idea for a good alternative.

Chinese cabbage or Boy Choy maybe? Those are usually pretty common.

I used to have an awesome recipe for sloppy joes that used ground turkey, V-8, chopped mushrooms, and Bok Choy. Unfortunately I lost it, because it was really, really good. I need to try to recreate it someday.

MiladyB · 02-16-2009, 08:33 PM

Corrine, I found a list of things to substitute for Swiss Chard:

Substitutions: beet greens OR spinach OR turnip greens OR bok choy OR escarole OR mustard greens

MiladyB · 03-13-2009, 07:13 PM

I'm planning on making this soup this weekend so I'll let you all know how it tastes.

Delane · 03-13-2009, 08:06 PM

beans and ham how camn you go wrong with that, and if you get the smoked turkey it taste just like ham, but better for you. I know I will be trying this soon. My husband loves beans so I know he will love it to.

MiladyB · 03-20-2009, 04:29 PM

Well I made this soup tonight. It was really easy and VERY tasty!! Family liked it too. I'll certainly be making this one again.