Ham and Bean Soup

Name: Ham and Bean Soup
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, vegetable oil; 1 pound, ham steak, patted dry and diced; 1 , onion, chopped; 3 , carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 , celery ribs, chopped; 6 , garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 6 cups, water; 2 (12-ounce), smoked ham hocks; 1 pound, dried navy beans, soaked overnight (see note); 2 teaspoons, minced fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon, pepper; 1 tablespoon, red wine vinegar

Main Courses
Beans
Pork
Soups

Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2008

This recipe is the perfect example of making something from almost nothing, but we wanted a heartier version with serious chunks of ham-something we could serve as a main course for dinner.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 2 hours

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