Minestre - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/2 lb smoked ham or 1/2 lb turkey breast
    1 lb fresh string bean
    3 -4 large potatoes (russets)
    3 -4 large garlic cloves
    1 cup chicken broth
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 -2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
    Cut ham (or turkey) into bite-sized cubes.
    Peel and cut potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
    Remove ends from string beans and rinse.
    Peel and chop garlic.
    Heat olive oil in large pot of medium high heat.
    Saute meat in oil until lightly browned.
    Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    Add string beans, potatoes, thyme, pepper and salt.
    Add broth and additional water to just cover.
    Turn heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.

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