Delicious Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup Recipe

This soul-warming soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The combination of tender navy beans, smoky ham hock, and hearty vegetables creates a rich and savory broth that will satisfy your taste buds and keep you warm from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the navy beans and soak them in water overnight.
2. In a large pot, combine the soaked navy beans, ham hock, diced onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
3. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the navy beans are tender.
4. Remove the ham hock and shred the meat. Discard the bone and fat.
5. Return the shredded ham to the pot and season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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