Bean and Hamhock soup

Name: Bean and Hamhock soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound dried white beans (such as navy, cannellini, or great northern beans); 2 smoked ham hocks; 1 large onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness); Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (optional, for a hint of acidity)

4 steps

Updated at: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:06:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories867.1 kcal (43%)

Total Fat11.2 g (16%)

Carbs33 g (13%)

Sugars5.1 g (6%)

Protein81.1 g (162%)

Sodium4690 mg (235%)

Fiber17.2 g (61%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 pounddried white beans

such as navy, cannellini, or great northern beans

8 cupschicken broth

or vegetable, or water

1bay leaf

1 teaspoondried thyme

1 teaspoondried parsley

½ teaspoonsmoked paprika

optional, for extra smokiness

salt

to taste

black pepper

freshly ground, to taste

¼ cupfresh parsley

chopped, for garnish

1 tablespoonapple cider vinegar

or lemon juice, optional, for a hint of acidity

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare the Beans: Soak the Beans: Rinse the dried beans under cold water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight, then drain and rinse. (Alternatively, use the quick-soak method by boiling the beans for 1-2 minutes, then removing them from the heat and letting them soak for 1 hour before draining and rinsing.)

Step 2

Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add Ham Hocks and Seasonings: Place the smoked ham hocks into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Add the soaked beans, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and smoked paprika (if using). Pour in the broth, ensuring the ingredients are covered. Bring to a boil.

Step 4

Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the soup for about 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender and the ham hocks are falling apart. Stir occasionally and add more broth or water if needed to keep everything submerged.

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