For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. If you don't have fresh herbs, 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme can be substituted. To add a touch of heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes during the simmering process.
Navy Bean and Ham Soup
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS364
A comforting and deeply flavorful Navy Bean and Ham Soup, infused with the smoky richness of ham hocks and the bright aroma of fresh herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate39 g
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Cholesterol34 mg
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Fiber15 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium111 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat12 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Soak the Beans: Place navy beans into a large pot and cover with several inches of cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour; drain and rinse beans. (Time: 1 hour 5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Build the Broth: Use a small piece of kitchen twine to tie parsley, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf into a small bundle. Place soaked beans, herb bundle, ham hocks, carrot, onion, and garlic into a large soup pot or Dutch oven; add 8 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans and ham hocks are tender. (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Prepare the Ham: Turn off heat; remove ham hocks and let cool. When they are cool enough to handle, remove meat from the bones; discard bones, fat, and skin. Chop ham into small cubes. Remove and discard herb bundle. (Time: 20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Puree and Finish: Transfer about 3 cups cooked beans along with some cooking liquid into a blender; puree beans until smooth. Pour pureed beans back into soup; add ham and bring back to a simmer over medium heat. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. (Time: 10 minutes)
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Cyril Dicki
Dec 4, 2024I added a diced celery stalk along with the carrot and onion for extra flavor and texture. It was a hit!
Garry Schumm
Mar 22, 2024The pureed beans make the soup so creamy and comforting. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bradley Marvin
Feb 6, 2024This soup is incredibly flavorful and easy to make! The ham hocks add such a wonderful depth of flavor.