Jul 14 2026
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Homemade Soup Recipe

Inspired by George's Family Restaurant
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Bowl of Vegetable Beef, Ham & Bean or our Soup Of The Day. Served with a warm roll.

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Ingredients

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Broth Base

Vegetables and Beans

Herbs & Seasonings

For Serving

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine the beef broth, water, ham hock, garlic cloves (minced), chopped onion, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Adding Vegetables and Beans

  1. 3

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the broth is simmering, chop the carrots, celery, and potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Drain and rinse the canned white beans.

  2. 4

    Add to Pot

    After 30 minutes, add the prepared carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, white beans, corn, and spinach to the broth. Stir well.

  3. 5

    Season

    Add the dried thyme to the pot and mix everything together. Adjust seasonings if needed.

Cooking the Soup

  1. 6

    Cook

    Increase the heat to medium and let the soup cook for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

  2. 7

    Finish

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired. Remove the ham hock and shred any meat to return to the soup.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Soup

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with warm rolls on the side.

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