Here are the ingredients only for a classic, hearty Bean and Ham Hock Soup (Navy Bean & Ham Hock Soup):
🫘🍖 Bean and Ham Hock Soup — Ingredients
Main Ingredients
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1 lb dried navy beans (or great northern beans)
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1–2 smoked ham hocks (or 1 meaty ham bone)
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1 large onion, diced
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2–3 carrots, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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8 cups water or chicken broth
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1–2 bay leaves
Seasoning
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Salt (add at the end, ham hocks are salty)
Optional Add-Ins
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1 potato, diced
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1 can diced tomatoes
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Fresh parsley for garnish
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A splash of apple cider vinegar or hot sauce for serving
If you’d like, I can also give you the full recipe, slow cooker version, Instant Pot version, or a thick and creamy blended style!