Broccoli Rabe and Ham in Ginger Broth

Broccoli Rabe and Ham in Ginger Broth
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Yields Serves 4 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups) Total Time 30 mins
Spicy greens meet sweet, tender ham in this wonderful quick soup. Time: 30 minutes.

Ingredients

 5 cups chicken broth
 6 thin slices fresh ginger
 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
 1 red chile, cut into rings
 1 cup (4 oz.) cooked ham, cut into wide, thin strips
 8 to 12 oz. broccoli rabe or Chinese mustard greens (gai choy)*, ends trimmed and cut into 2-in. lengths
Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories85
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.2g5%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 1639mg72%
Total Carbohydrate 6g3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 9.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a large saucepan over high heat, bring broth, ginger, garlic, and 2 to 4 chile rings to a boil. Cover and simmer until broth is infused with flavor, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove ginger, garlic, and chile with a slotted spoon if you like.

Step 2
2

Add ham and greens; add more broth, if needed, to cover greens. Bring to a boil, covered, and cook until greens are barely tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 3
3

Divide the soup between 4 serving bowls and top each with a few more red chile rings if you like.

Step 4
4

*Find Chinese mustard greens in specialty produce markets or farmers' markets.

Step 5
5

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 5 cups chicken broth
 6 thin slices fresh ginger
 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
 1 red chile, cut into rings
 1 cup (4 oz.) cooked ham, cut into wide, thin strips
 8 to 12 oz. broccoli rabe or Chinese mustard greens (gai choy)*, ends trimmed and cut into 2-in. lengths
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