Beans are a wonderful food to include frequently in your diet. They provide protein and fiber, and are easier on the environment than animal proteins. This soup uses a frequently overlooked part of the pig to flavor the beans for the best of both worlds.
Tip: Ask the butcher counter at your local grocer for help if you're having a hard time finding smoked ham hocks.
1 lb. dried navy beans
1½ lbs. smoked ham hocks
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 cups water
10 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 carrot, chopped
Pepper to taste
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Instructions
Place the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for one hour. Drain.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the beans, herb bundle, ham hocks, onion, garlic, and water. Tie herbs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook until the beans and ham hocks are completely tender (1½ hours).
Turn off the heat. Remove the herb bundle and discard. Remove the ham hocks and cool until safe to handle (10 minutes). Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat, and skin. Cut the meat into small cubes.
Using a stick blender, puree about 3 cups of soup with a bit of the cooking liquid. Stir the puree and diced meat into the soup. Adjust the seasoning with pepper. Heat the soup to serve.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving size402 g
Amount per serving
Calories365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.5g
15%
Saturated Fat 3.6g
18%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 53.6mg
18%
Sodium 90.3mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g
13%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g
32%
Total Sugars 3.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 28.9g
Vitamin D 0.7mcg
6%
Calcium 109.5mg
8%
Iron 3.8mg
20%
Potassium 1077mg
25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Practical Notes
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