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This hearty recipe for white bean and ham soup uses cannellini beans right from the can. They simmer with ham, herbs, and aromatics, then are pureed with stock for a deliciously creamy consistency.

For the soup: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. 1/2 cup chopped onion. 1 small celery rib, chopped fine. 3 sprigs fresh thyme. 2 garlic cloves, sliced ...

Step three: prepare the soup In a large pot, add two tablespoons of olive oil, and warm it on medium heat. Add in the ham, and let it render for five to 10 minutes, until it starts to lighten in ...

Black Bean Soup First, brown the bacon in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon, leaving the fat in the pan.

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Servings: 6 to 8. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve; 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; Kosher salt and ground black pepper ...