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There\u2019s nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of White Bean and Ham Hock Soup<\/strong> on a chilly day. It\u2019s rustic, rich, and deeply flavorful \u2014 a humble one-pot meal that tastes like it simmered all day (because it probably did). This is the kind of dish your grandmother might\u2019ve made with love and leftovers, and it never goes out of style.<\/p>\n The heart of this soup is the smoked ham hock<\/strong>, which infuses the broth with savory, smoky depth. Paired with creamy white beans<\/strong>, classic aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery<\/strong>, and slow-simmered in chicken or vegetable broth<\/strong>, the result is a soul-warming bowl of pure comfort.<\/p>\n Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, making use of a leftover holiday ham, or just craving something nourishing and satisfying, this White Bean and Ham Hock Soup<\/strong> delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.<\/p>\n Cook Time: 2\u20133 hours Place your dried white beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of water. Let soak overnight (8\u201312 hours), then drain and rinse<\/strong> before using. This helps reduce cooking time and improves texture.<\/p>\n Shortcut:<\/strong> If you forget to soak, you can use the quick soak method \u2014 boil beans for 2 minutes, turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour. Then drain and proceed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Nestle the smoked ham hock<\/strong> into the pot. \u00a0The ham hock doesn’t just provide flavor \u2014 after simmering, the meat becomes fall-apart tender and can be shredded into the soup later for extra texture and protein.<\/p>\n 4. <\/span>Simmer Low and Slow<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover partially. Once the beans are soft and the ham hock is fully cooked, remove the hock from the pot and place it on a cutting board. Taste and adjust the soup with salt and black pepper<\/strong>. Depending on how salty your ham hock is, you might not need much extra salt.<\/p>\n Serve this White Bean and Ham Hock Soup piping hot with:<\/p>\n This dish makes a filling meal all on its own, but also pairs well with any rustic side dish.<\/p>\n This White Bean and Ham Hock Soup<\/strong> is a nostalgic, nourishing meal that brings people together around the table. Whether you’re cooking for a lazy Sunday dinner or meal-prepping for the week ahead, this simple pot of soup offers comfort in every spoonful.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0White Bean and Ham Hock Soup A Hearty, Smoky, Comforting Classic That Warms You from the Inside Out…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":95,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":96,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94\/revisions\/96"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/95"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\u00a0Prep Time: 20 minutes<\/h3>\n
\nServings: 6\u20138
\nStorage: Keeps well in the fridge and freezes beautifully<\/p>\n\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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\n(Soak overnight in water, then drain before using)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n
1. Soak the Beans (the night before)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
2. Saut\u00e9 Aromatics<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nAdd the diced onion, carrots, and celery<\/strong>, and saut\u00e9 for about 5\u20137 minutes<\/strong>, until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
\nStir in the minced garlic<\/strong> and cook for 1 more minute, being careful not to let it burn.<\/p>\n3. Add the Ham Hock and Beans<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nAdd the drained beans<\/strong>, then pour in the broth<\/strong> \u2014 enough to fully cover the beans and hock (about 8 cups).
\nToss in the bay leaves<\/strong> and stir to combine.<\/p>\n
\nLet the soup simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the meat is falling off the bone.<\/p>\nCooking time may vary depending on the type and age of your beans. Test a few near the 2-hour mark.<\/h3>\n
5. Shred the Ham and Finish the Soup<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\nLet it cool slightly, then remove any meat from the bone, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the soup. Discard the bone and any tough or fatty pieces.<\/p>\nOptional Flavor Boosts:<\/h3>\n
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