Smoked Ham Soup with White Beans

By mirving

Ingredients

• 1 16oz pkg dried navy beans
• 1 tblsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 tblsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 ham hocks

Preparation

Step 1

Sort and wash beans, place in a large dutch overn. Cover with water to 2 inches about beans and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain. Heat oil in pan, add onion and cook until tender stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add to drained beans,along with the broth and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham hocks, cool and remove meat from bones. Chop meat and place back in with soup.