Hemingway Soup

Published December 16, 1997

Total Time
3 hours
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 leeks, white part only, thinly sliced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pound cured ham (serrano or prosciutto), preferably in one piece

  • ½ pound dried white beans

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 cup thinly sliced green or white cabbage

  • 1 cup fresh green beans, snapped into halves

  • 1 cup frozen green peas

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

54 grams carbs; 79 milligrams cholesterol; 589 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 14 grams fiber; 3089 milligrams sodium; 49 grams protein; 8 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium (4- to 6-quart) soup pot over low heat, combine olive oil, onion, leeks and garlic. Saute until onion has softened, about 10 minutes. Add 9 cups of water, ham, white beans and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 2 ½ hours.

  2. Step 2

    Add cabbage and green beans. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add green peas and continue to simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove and discard ham. Adjust seasonings, and serve.

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