Savory Ham,tomato, Chickpea Soup
"A great way to use up leftover ham."
- Ready In:
- 4hrs
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Yields:
-
8-10 cups
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 3 cups dried garbanzo beans
- 4 cups water
- 6 cups water for soaking chickpeas
- 2 cups diced ham
- ham bone
- 1⁄2 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 cup ham stock
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
- 1 (19 ounce) can tomato juice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
directions
- Put chickpeas in a large pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Boil 2-3 minute Turn off heat and cover pot. Let soak about 2 hours.
- Drain chickpeas and discard water. Add 4 cups water, ham bone, ham stock, onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Turn on High and bring to a boil. Boil on high for 15 minutes. Reduce to medium heat cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add salt, tomato juice, Dice tomatoes, basil, thyme and cayenne pepper. Continue to boil for 30 mins or until chickpeas are soft. Remove bone and bay leaves before serving.
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I recently got married and moved to Canada. I grew up in rural Midwest US and that is reflected in my thoughts values and foods I like. I love cooking, crocheting, and reading among other things.
