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==Ham and borlotti bean soup - about this recipe== | ==Ham and borlotti bean soup - about this recipe== | ||
A heart warming [[Soup|soup]] that could be served as a [[Starter|starter]] or as a [[Main course|main course]]. | A heart warming [[Soup|soup]] that could be served as a [[Starter|starter]] or as a [[Main course|main course]]. | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
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| − | + | | 1 tablespoon [[Olive oil|olive oil]] | |
| − | + | | 1 large [[Onion|onion]], peeled and sliced | |
| − | + | | 1 [[Red pepper|red pepper]], de-seeded and sliced | |
| − | + | | 1 teaspoon [[Paprika powder|paprika powder]] | |
| − | + | | A pinch of [[Chili flakes|chili flakes]] or to taste | |
| − | + | | 150 g cooked [[Ham|ham]] or [[Gammon|gammon]], chopped | |
| − | + | | 1 litre hot [[Chicken stock|chicken stock]] | |
| − | + | | 400 g can [[Plum|plum]] [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]], chopped | |
| − | + | | 400 g can of [[Borlotti beans|borlotti beans]], rinsed and drained | |
| − | + | | 150 g Savoy [[Cabbage|cabbage]], washed and [[Shredded|shredded]] | |
| + | | small knob of butter | ||
| + | | A handful of fresh [[Basil leaves|basil leaves]], torn | ||
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===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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| − | + | | Heat the [[Oil|oil]] in a pan and sauté the [[Onions|onions]] and [[Peppers|peppers]] until softened, about 10 minutes | |
| − | + | | Add the [[Gammon|gammon]] and [[Fry|fry]] for a few minutes, just to coat well in the flavoured [[Oil|oil]] | |
| − | + | | Add paprika & chilli flakes and stir well | |
| − | + | | Add the [[Stock|stock]], [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]] and [[beans]]; bring to the [[Boil|boil]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] uncovered for 15 minutes or until reduced by a quarter | |
| − | + | | Add a third of the [[Soup|soup]] to a [[Food processor|food processor]] and blend to a [[Puree|puree]]. Add this back to the soup pan. | |
| + | | Add the [[Cabbage|cabbage]] and bring back to the boil. Stir and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 3 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked to your liking | ||
| + | | Add knob of butter and stir until dissolved | ||
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===Serving suggestions=== | ===Serving suggestions=== | ||
Serve with torn [[Basil|basil]], [[Grated|grated]] [[Parmesan cheese]] and crusty [[Bread|bread]] | Serve with torn [[Basil|basil]], [[Grated|grated]] [[Parmesan cheese]] and crusty [[Bread|bread]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:00, 27 June 2012
Ham and borlotti bean soup - about this recipe
A heart warming soup that could be served as a starter or as a main course.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- A pinch of chili flakes or to taste
- 150 g cooked ham or gammon, chopped
- 1 litre hot chicken stock
- 400 g can plum tomatoes, chopped
- 400 g can of borlotti beans, rinsed and drained
- 150 g Savoy cabbage, washed and shredded
- small knob of butter
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Method
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onions and peppers until softened, about 10 minutes
- Add the gammon and fry for a few minutes, just to coat well in the flavoured oil
- Add paprika & chilli flakes and stir well
- Add the stock, tomatoes and beans; bring to the boil and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until reduced by a quarter
- Add a third of the soup to a food processor and blend to a puree. Add this back to the soup pan.
- Add the cabbage and bring back to the boil. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked to your liking
- Add knob of butter and stir until dissolved
Serving suggestions
Serve with torn basil, grated Parmesan cheese and crusty bread
Variations
Try this with a variety of beans such as kidney beans, chick peas or butter beans
