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Hearty Homestyle Bean and Ham Soup

This hearty bean and ham soup is packed with nutritious vegetables and gets an incredible depth of flavor from the addition of a ham hock, aromatic garlic, and a touch of mustard. It's a budget-friendly meal that delivers maximum satisfaction with minimal effort!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 262
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried navy beans soaked overnight and drained
  • 1 meaty ham hock about 1 pound
  • 2 cups diced leftover ham
  • 8 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Place the soaked and drained beans in a large Dutch oven or soup pot.
  2. Add the ham hock, water (or broth), diced onion, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans begin to soften.
  4. Add the diced carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and diced ham. Continue simmering for another 45-60 minutes, until the beans are completely tender.
  5. Remove the ham hock and bay leaves from the soup. When cool enough to handle, remove any meat from the ham hock, chop it, and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remember that ham is salty, so taste before adding additional salt.
  7. For a thicker consistency, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 528mgFiber: 12g
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