How to Make Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty, comforting bowl of soup on a chilly day, and this Navy Bean and Ham Hock Soup is the perfect recipe to warm you up from the inside out. This classic dish is a staple in many Southern kitchens, and for good reason. It's rich, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber, making it both delicious and satisfying.

One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a few basic ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have a big po...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans, rinsed and sorted
  • 12 cups water, divided
  • 2 ½ pounds smoked ham hocks
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth (such as Swanson Natural Goodness)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ¾ cup mashed potato flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place navy beans into a Dutch oven with 8 cups water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Cover and let stand until beans are softened, about 5 hours.
  • Drain beans and discard soaking liquid. Rinse beans and return to the Dutch oven. Add ham hocks, chicken broth, remaining 4 cups water, onion, parsley, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir carrots, celery, and potato flakes into soup until well combined. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Transfer ham hocks to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to the pot and warm through over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    413 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 127mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 896mg