LOW FAT BUTTER BEAN AND HAM SOUP

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QUICK and easy as can be, Oh, did I mention tasty and healthy? When want something for easy dinner, Recommend this recipe! It's a winner!

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

250 g ham
1 3/4 liters vegetable stock, plus
1 tablespoon vegetable stock
1 red onion
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 spring onions
3 carrots
2 (400 g) cans butter beans
1/4 cup basil
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp stock in large pot and saute finely diced red onion, finely sliced ham (I used deli leg off the bone) and garlic for about 5 minutes.
  • Add rough cut carrots, butter beans (can use chickpeas), spring onions, 1 3/4 litres of vegetable (or chicken) stock and bring to a boil.
  • NOTE: Adjust garlic to your taste.
  • SIMMER uncovered for twenty minutes and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • MASH; reheat if necessary and add chopped basil and lemon juice.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 21.7, Sodium 990.4, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 15.4

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