Curly Endive and Bean Soup

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2/3 cup diced ham (about 3 ounces)
• 2 large heads curly endive, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1 15-to 16-ounce can Great Northern beans, drained

1. Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add garlic; saute until just tender, about 3 minutes.
3. Add ham; stir 1 minute.
4. Add endive, broth and beans; simmer until endive wilts and is tender but still bright green, about 10 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

olive oil, garlic, ham, curly endive, chicken broth, beans

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/curly-endive-and-bean-soup-467 (may not work)