Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup

Here’s a cozy, satisfying recipe for Hearty Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup — a Southern classic that’s smoky, rich, and perfect for chilly days. Made with tender navy beans, fall-off-the-bone ham hock, and aromatic vegetables, this soup only gets better with time.

🍲 Hearty Navy Bean & Ham Hock Soup

🧂 Ingredients:

• 1 lb dry navy beans (about 2 cups), rinsed and picked over

• 1–2 smoked ham hocks (about 1½–2 lbs total)

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 6–8 cups chicken broth or water (or a mix)

• Salt, to taste (add at the end)

• Optional: 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar for brightness

• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

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