Don't adjust your screen. The purple potatoes in this White Bean & Purple Potato Soup with Ham add a fun hue to an easy but nourishing and filling dish. It's great for storing and reheating on cold days.
        White Bean & Purple Potato Soup with Ham
    
    
                 
    
        
    Ingredients
    
                - 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 small yellow onions peeled and diced
- 1 pound purple potatoes or purple sweet potatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced, fully cooked ham steak
- 1 (5-ounce) bag baby spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
        
    Instructions
    
                - In a medium pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add onions, garlic, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.
- Add broth and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 15–20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Stir in beans and ham. Divide spinach among bowls and top with soup. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Nutrition Facts
        White Bean & Purple Potato Soup with Ham
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 112323
                        Calories from Fat 72
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                
            Total Fat 8g
            12%
        
                        
                Saturated Fat 2g
                10%
            
                                                
                Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
            
                                    
                Monounsaturated Fat 5g
            
                                    
            Cholesterol 21mg
            7%
        
                        
            Sodium 721mg
            30%
        
                                    
                Total Carbohydrates 43g
                14%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 9g
                36%
            
                                    
                Sugars 13g
            
                                    
            Protein 20g
            40%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.         
    PER SERVING (1½ cups): 323 cal, 8g fat (5g mono, 1g poly, 2g sat), 21mg chol, 721mg sodium,
43g carb (9g fiber, 13g sugars), 20g protein