Salami, Ham Steak, And Bean Soup With Greens - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound ham steak, cut into cubes
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 (4 ounce) package salami, cubed, or more to taste
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans navy beans, drained
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 napa cabbage, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch-thick strips
3 tablespoons ham stock (such as Goya Ham-Flavored Concentrate(R)) (optional)
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped
1 teaspoon dried savory, or to taste
salt to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add ham steak, celery, salami, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Add beans, chicken stock, cabbage, and ham stock. Stir in hot sauce and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover and cook to desired consistency, 5 to 10 minutes more. Add spinach and savory; season with salt.