White-Bean-and-Ham Stew Recipe

Name: White-Bean-and-Ham Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 meaty smoked ham hocks (about 3 1/2 pounds); 1/2 pound dried cannellini or borlotti beans (1 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed; 3 quarts water; 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large parsnip, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 pound Savoy cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, lightly toasted; 2 cups shredded Gruyere or Comte cheese

Servings: persons

4 meaty smoked ham hocks (about 3 1/2 pounds)
1/2 pound dried cannellini or borlotti beans (1 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed
3 quarts water
2 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large leek, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large celery rib, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large parsnip, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 pound Savoy cabbage, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Eight 1/4-inch-thick slices of peasant bread, lightly toasted
2 cups shredded Gruyere or Comte cheese

1
In a large pot, combine the smoked ham hocks with the cannellini beans and water and bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
3
Add the potatoes, leek, celery, carrot, parsnip, cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4
Cover the stew and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
5
Transfer the ham hocks to a plate.
6
Simmer the stew uncovered over moderate heat until thickened and the beans and vegetables are very tender, about 45 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, discard the skin and bones from the hocks and cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
8
Add the meat to the stew as it simmers.
9
Season the stew with pepper.
10
Preheat the broiler.
11
Ladle the hot stew into 8 heatproof soup bowls and place the bowls on a large cookie sheet.
12
Cover each bowl with a toast and spread the cheese on top.
13
Broil 4 inches from the heat, rotating the bowls as necessary, until the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
14
Serve right away.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 meaty smoked ham hocks (about 3 1/2 pounds), 1/2 pound dried cannellini or borlotti beans (1 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed, 3 quarts water, 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, White-Bean-and-Ham Stew 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.

White-Bean-and-Ham Stew

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