A hearty and comforting ham and bean soup perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make recipe is flavorful and filling, ideal for lunch or dinner.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 g black pepper
- 2 carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- 450 g dried white beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ham hock
- 1 onion
- 5 g salt
- 2000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the dried beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with water and let soak overnight, then drain.
Step 2
In the same pot, add the soaked beans, ham hock, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf.
Step 3
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Step 4
Remove the ham hock from the pot. Cut the meat off the bone and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Return the meat to the soup.
Step 5
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.