Neely's Chickpea, Ham and Swiss Chard Soup Recipe

Name: Neely's Chickpea, Ham and Swiss Chard Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 large carrot, diced; 1 (6-ounce) piece smoked ham steak, diced into 1/4-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1 small bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and sliced into thin ribbons; 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth; 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas or black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes; Hot sauce, as needed; Worcestershire sauce, as needed; Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large carrot, diced
1 (6-ounce) piece smoked ham steak, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 small bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and sliced into thin ribbons
1 quart low-sodium chicken broth
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas or black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Hot sauce, as needed
Worcestershire sauce, as needed
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

1
Add the bacon to a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Fry until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve.
3
To the same Dutch oven, add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and saute until the vegetables are tender, roughly 4 minutes.
4
Add the ham steak and red pepper flakes and adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, to taste.
5
Add the Swiss chard and saute until it begins to soften.
6
Stir in the chicken broth, chickpeas or black-eyed peas, and the canned tomatoes with their juices.
7
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 30 minutes.
8
Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
9
Splash with some hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
10
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese and bacon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 large carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Neely's Chickpea, Ham and Swiss Chard Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Neely's Chickpea, Ham and Swiss Chard Soup

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