Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 ham hock or ham bone; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, for garnish

Ham and Bean Soup

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 ham hock or ham bone
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight and drained
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the ham hock or ham bone, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
Add the soaked and drained white beans to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves and dried thyme.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally.
Remove the ham hock or ham bone from the pot and discard any fat, skin, or bones. Shred the meat and return it to the pot.
Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the ham and bean soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Enjoy!