Ham And Bean Vegetable Soup Recipe

Name: Ham And Bean Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry navy beans; 8 c. water; 1 1/2 lb. smoked pork hocks; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1
Rinse beans.
2
In 4-quart Dutch oven, combine beans and water. Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Cover; let stand 1 hour or soak beans in the water overnight in a covered pan; don't drain.
6
Bring beans and liquid to boiling. Add smoked hocks.
7
Reduce heat; simmer covered for 1 hour or until beans are nearly tender.
8
Remove hocks.
9
When hocks are cool enough to handle, cut off meat and coarsely chop.
10
Discard bones.
11
Add meat to pan along with remaining ingredients.
12
Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
13
Season to taste with salt and pepper.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 lb. dry navy beans, 8 c. water, 1 1/2 lb. smoked pork hocks, 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, and more.

Yes, Ham And Bean Vegetable Soup 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!

Ham And Bean Vegetable Soup

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