Zuppa da Latta

So, sometimes we have to improvise when it comes to dinner. When I do that, I give the improvised dish a fancy name, so it sounds good.

So, I give you Zuppa da Latta (Italian for “Soup from a Can”):

• 1/2 onion, diced
• 6 slices ham, diced
• 1 can creamed corn
• 1 can italian style stewed tomatoes
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans

Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat, and saute the onions until clear. Add the ham, and saute lightly until warm. Turn down the heat, and add the cans o’ stuff. Heat through. Add some interesting spices, like oregano or basil or thyme or cumin, and pepper to taste – there should be plenty of salt in the ham and canned veggies. Tell the family you slaved for hours. You’re a hero.

Actually, this soup got pretty good reviews from the whole family, so we’ll actually serve this again sometime.