• prep: 10 min
• cook: 30 min
• total: 40 min

servings:

This ham and bean soup recipe gets an extra paunch of flavor (and nutrients) with the addition of some curly endive . Pair it with a crusty bread for a complete meal!

• 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or white kidney beans
• 2-3 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped (appx. 1 cup)
• ½ cup sliced carrots (I used baby carrots)
• 1½ cups lean ham, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 cups curly endive leaves, packed
• 1 green onion, finely sliced for serving
• ¼ - ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

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