Navy Bean Soup

Name: Navy Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock (ham bone); 1 lb navy beans (socked according to package directions); 1 1/2 cups onions (chopped); 1 1/2 cups carrots (chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 3 tablespoons garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups ham (chopped); 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sazon con azafran seasoning; 14 ounces diced tomatoes (optional)

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 smoked ham hock (ham bone)
1 lb navy beans (socked according to package directions)
1 1/2 cups onions (chopped)
1 1/2 cups carrots (chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
3 tablespoons garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups ham (chopped)
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sazon con azafran seasoning
14 ounces diced tomatoes (optional)

Directions

1

In large pot add 1 tsp of olive oil - bring to medium high heat and add onion, celery, garlic and carrots - cook till onions become clear. Add beans and allow to cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
2

Add ham hock or bone and cover with water. Bring to a boil add salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. Cook till beans are tender. Approximately 2 - 3 hours.
3

Add ham meat, parsley and tomatoes (optional). Allow 30 minutes to reduce and serve.