Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery & leaves
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 2 bunches rough chopped escarole
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning or 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano

Method

  • 1. In a large pot place ham bone and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat for about 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. Then stir in chicken broth.
  • 3. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots.
  • 4. Add escarole, beans, and diced tomatoes.
  • 5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano or Italian seasoning.
  • 6. Bring to a boil then cover pot and simmer for 2 hours.
  • 7. Serve with grated Romano cheese.