We’ve
had some Tasso in the freezer for a while and Bev’s lingering mouth sensitivity
has improved to the point that she can now enjoy mildly spicy food so we
decided to whip up a batch of white beans using the Tasso in lieu of our normal
ham hocks. I went a step further and
found an actual recipe for White Bean And Tasso Soup at Louisiana Kitchen and Culture then adapted it just a little by using less
water, chopping the Tasso at the beginning, and not blending part of the beans
to thicken it – all personal preferences).
White
Bean And Tasso Soup – Adapted from Louisiana Kitchen and Culture
Ingredients:
2
cups onions, chopped
2
cups green pepper, chopped
2
tablespoons garlic, minced
2 lb
dried white beans, picked over, and soaked overnight
1 ¾ lb Tasso ham, chopped, preferably Poche's brand (just what we had)*
2
bay leafs
1
tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
8
cups chicken broth
8
cups water (I used four cups)
salt,
black pepper to taste
red
pepper flakes to taste (none for us)
Method:
Add
all ingredients to a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce
heat to a simmer; cook 2 to 2½ hours or until beans are soft.
Taste
and adjust seasoning.
* - Tasso is not actually ham (hogs rear leg) but rather it is cured shoulder which is then rubbed with spices and smoked until fully cooked.
We
served it over some cornbread muffins and topped with a little diced onion.
I
thought it was very good and perfect comfort food for a rainy day. It had just the right amount of heat and
using less liquid made it just the way I like soup.
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Have
a great day and thanks for stopping by Almost Heaven South.
Larry
2/28/18
Meal Date
That sounds like another great recipe, thanks for sharing a nice hearty soup perfect!
ReplyDeleteLarry, That white bean and Tasso soup looks more like a bowl of comfort style stew. Its the way I'd like it but Laurie likes more liquid... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteWell I think this sounds delicious! A few years ago, I could find no tasso to buy in the South part of Denver. Wonder if that's still the case.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Tasso before. I think beans and pork are a perfect combination so I am certain I would love it.
ReplyDeleteSound like a perfect meal to warm up on a cold day.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen Tasso ham available here! You dish sure looks good!
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to make beans at least once a month for our Sunday dinner and always served them with cornbread. Nice meal!
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