This hearty bean and ham hock soup is rich, smoky, and packed with tender beans, vegetables, and flavorful ham. It’s the perfect comfort food for chilly days and tastes even better the next day.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time)
Cook Time: 2½–3 hours
Total Time: About 3 hours (plus overnight soaking)
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450g) dried white beans (navy, Great Northern, or cannellini)
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt, to taste (add near the end)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley