Homemade Soup Recipe
Homemade with fresh ingredients! Your choice of Navy Bean and Ham or Soup of the Day.
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Ingredients
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Navy Bean and Ham Soup
Soup of the Day
Method
Navy Bean and Ham Soup
- 1
Prepare the Beans
Soak the navy beans in water overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 3
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Add the soaked navy beans, vegetable broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Soup
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- 6
Final Touch
Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Soup of the Day
- 7
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the potato into small cubes and prepare the mixed vegetables.
- 8
- 9
Add Vegetables and Broth
Add the mixed vegetables and potato cubes to the pot. Stir and add vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Cook the Soup
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 11
Serve
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.