White Bean and Ham Soup
White Bean and Ham Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 371 calories, 30g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of salt and pepper, celery, parsley, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. 1881 person have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 3 hours. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.
Instructions
1 Fill a pot large enough to hold the beans with water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the beans and soak the beans for about 2 hours.
Drain the water.2 Meanwhile, put the ham hocks or shanks in a large pot and cover with 2 quarts of water.
Add the herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about an hour.
Add the chopped vegetables and beans. Cook for another hour, until the vegetables are soft and the ham meat easily pulls away from the bone. Pull the meat off the bone and discard the bones.3
Add several drops of Tabasco to taste.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with a pinch of chopped fresh parsley.