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White Bean Soup with Ham Hocks and GreensWhite Bean Soup with Ham Hocks and Greens

The aroma of this soup, chock full of beans, turkey and greens, will attract a crowd. It tastes as good as it smells...

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Servings
8
Cuisine Type
  • american
Day Part
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Menu Part
  • Soup
Main Ingredient
  • Vegetables
  • Beans
  • Meat

The aroma of this soup, chock full of beans, turkey and greens, will attract a crowd. It tastes as good as it smells.

Ingredients

1 lb. dried white beans
2 tbsp. oil
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 ham hock
8 cups chicken stock
1 bunch kale or collard greens, cleaned, chopped
8 pieces of cornbread (optional)
 

Steps

1. In a large pot, soak white beans overnight. Drain and reserve.

2. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion, carrot and celery in oil until crisp-tender. Add white beans, ham hock and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook approx. 11⁄2 hr. until beans are tender.

3. Remove ham hock and allow to cool. Shred meat and reserve.

4. Remove half of the soup and puree; return puree to soup and stir.

5. Add shredded meat and shredded kale; bring to a simmer. Season to taste and serve with cornbread.
 

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