Ham, Bean and Escarole Soup

Olive oil--2-3 TB
Ham-1/2 lb, thick sliced and cut into cubes
Onion-1 chopped fine
Garlic- 4 cloves minced
Chicken broth 7 cups
Escarole or another other green 1 head or 1 pkg spinach
2 cans white beans rinsed and drained( I use 1 1/2 cans)
rosemary fresh 2 TB minced
Red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp
parmesan 1/2 cup

In lg saucepan heat 2 TB oil saute ham till golden add onions and saute till soft then add garlic and saute for 30 sec. Set aside.

Bring 7 cups broth to a simmer and throw in greens and beans with rosemary and pepper flakes. When greens are wilted add the ham mixture and simmer about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle on Parmesan.