Paris Bistro Blend 1lb

Paris Bistro mix makes an outstanding foundation for a hearty bean soup. Combine with onions, carrots, celery and any vegetables on hand such as: squash, green beans, tomatoes or chard. Serve vegetarian-style or add smoked ham.

• Surfas Product
• 16 oz / 454 g

Paris Bistro Soup with Ham
Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried Paris Bistro soup blend
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ¼ lb. smoked ham, cut in cubes
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sort beans and soak overnight in bowl using 3 times as much water as beans. The next morning rinse beans with cold water and drain.
2. In soup pot, sauté onion in olive oil and butter for 3 minutes, add thyme and cook 1 more minute. Add carrots and celery and cook 2 more minutes. Add drained beans, chicken broth and enough fresh water to cover beans by 1½ inch and bring to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, or until beans are tender. Add ham cubes, salt and pepper and continue cooking until ham is warm.