Bean and Ham Hock Soup
Warm and hearty, this Bean and Ham Hock Soup is perfect for chilly days, bringing comfort and joy to every bowl.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces dried Northern beans These beans are creamy and hearty, perfect for soup.
- 3 to 4 pieces meaty ham hock shanks or a meaty ham bone Provides a rich, smoky depth of flavor.
- 1 small diced white onion Adds sweetness and aroma.
- Water to cover water to cover the beans Adjust for desired thickness.
- to taste Salt and pepper Essential to enhance the flavors.
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar Balances savory flavors beautifully.
Instructions
Preparation
- Sort through the dried Northern beans, removing any pebbles or debris, and rinse them under cold water.
- In a crockpot, add the rinsed beans, diced onion, salt, pepper, and the meaty ham hocks.
- Pour enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for about 120 minutes to soften the beans.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 4 to 5 hours until beans are tender.
- Remove the ham hocks from the pot and extract the meat using a fork.
- Return the meat back into the soup pot.
- Stir in the brown sugar and adjust the consistency if desired by draining broth.
- Serve hot and enjoy your hearty soup.
Notes
For special flavor, add herbs like rosemary or thyme. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 22gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4g
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