INGREDIENTS
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1 ham shank or ham hock
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2 cups diced ham
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4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
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1 cup diced white onion
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1/2 tsp. garlic powder
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⅛ tsp. black pepper
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1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
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2 bay leaves
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6 cups water
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4 cups snipped and cut green beans (add towards the end)
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8 ounces cream cheese (add at the end)
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6-quart or larger