French Market Soup(Southern Living Magazine)

Name: French Market Soup(Southern Living Magazine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. French Market soup mix (2 c.); 1 large ham hock; 2 qt. water; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped (undrained); 1 1/2 c. onions, chopped; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 chili pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1
Sort and wash soup mix; place in Dutch oven.
2
Cover with water 2 inches above soup mix; let soak 8 hours.
3
To speed soaking time: boil 2 quarts water; add bean mixture and boil 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
5
Drain and proceed as directed.
6
Drain soup mix and return to pan; add 2 quarts water and ham hock.
7
Bring to boil; cover.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
9
Stir in tomatoes and next 4 ingredients.
10
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
11
Remove ham hock; remove meat from bone.
12
Chop meat and return to soup.
13
Stir in salt and pepper.
14
Yields 3 quarts.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. French Market soup mix (2 c.), 1 large ham hock, 2 qt. water, 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, coarsely chopped (undrained), and more.

Yes, French Market Soup(Southern Living Magazine) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!