Soups

Creamy White Bean and Ham Hock Soup

Lori Kemph

October 06, 2017

383

The perfect marriage of creamy, tender white beans and the smoky, salty flavor of ham hocks and bacon. A thick, hearty, comforting soup sure to please everyone.

1 pound Great Northern white beans, washed and picked clean of debris
5 strips of bacon, cut into ½-inch ribbons
1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dry oregano
2 large bay leaves
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more broth or water as needed
Salt (optional)
Cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)

Start by browning the bacon until it starts to caramelize the bottom of the pressure cooker but is still soft. Add the onions and garlic and sauté just until they are soft and aromatic. Then add the ham...
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Nutritions

Calories
217

Sodium
1491mg
62% DV

Fat
7g
12% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
20g
7% DV

Fiber
9g
39% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polysaturated Fat 0.76g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 2g 18%

Cholesterol 19mg 6%

Sodium 1491mg 62%

Potassium 632mg 18%

Protein 14g 28%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 9g 39%

Sugar 0.7999999999999999g 1%

Vitamin A 171IU 3%

Vitamin B6 0.26mg 13%

Vitamin C 6mg 11%

Calcium 190mg 19%

Iron 2mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Diabetic-Friendly Stewed Beans/Legumes Dairy-Free American Dinner Sugar Free