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White Bean and Ham Hock Soup

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A hearty and comforting soup made with white beans, smoky ham, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for cold nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups diced ham (leftover ham or deli ham both work)
  • 1 piece ham hock (smoked ham hock preferred)
  • 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
  • 1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
  • 3 cups white beans (cooked, cannellini, great northern, or navy beans)
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium if you're watching salt)
  • 1 piece onion (diced, yellow or white)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh herbs (thyme sprigs or chopped parsley for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1–2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until softened — about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic. Cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced ham and the whole ham hock to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth.
  5. Stir in the cooked white beans. Increase heat and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1–2 hours, until the ham hock is very tender and the flavors have melded.
  7. Remove the ham hock from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred any meat off the bone and discard the bone and skin.
  8. Return the shredded meat to the soup. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme or parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash a cup of beans into the broth before adding the shredded ham. Serve with crusty bread or a slice of sourdough.
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