"A classic from my childhood, this easy ham and bean soup recipe is a nourishing and satisfying dinner. There's a Crockpot option, too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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1 cup diced onion
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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3 cans white beans, drained and rinsed (about 5 ¼ cups total)
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Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 ½ lb. smoked ham hock
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1 dried bay leaf
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Optional: chopped fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish