PORK AND BEAN MINESTRONE SOUP

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A quick an easy soup to make on a busy day using canned pork and beans and leftover cooked ham. Substitute crispy well-drained bacon bits or other cooked meat for the ham if you like. Use any small macaroni you have on hand, and adjust the seasonings to your taste. Serve with thick crusty bread and butter, either plain or spread with garlic butter recipe #190648 and toasted under the broiler.

Provided by foodtvfan

Categories     Ham

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups beef broth, canned
1/2 cup cooked ham, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional)
1/2 cup elbow macaroni, raw
1 (14 ounce) can pork and beans in tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Combine beef broth, cooked ham or other cooked meat, onion, carrot, celery, thyme and oregano in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in raw macaroni.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
  • Add pork and beans and heat thoroughly.
  • Add additional liquid if necessary. (I use the water drained from boiling potatoes for making soups, gravies, sauces or use canned broth).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 22.8, Sodium 1018.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 13.4

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