four cool things plus white bean stew

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup plus 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (14- to 15-oz) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (19-oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (3 cups)
• 1 (1/2-lb) piece baked ham (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (5-oz) bag baby
• (er, what? I used spinach) or baby arugula (10 cups loosely packed)
• 8 (3/4-inch-thick) slices baguette