Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup
Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup blends tender beans with deeply smoked ham hocks for a robust, comforting bowl. Aromatic herbs, a hint of nutmeg, and potato flakes create a full-bodied broth with balanced warmth. Ideal for chilly evenings or a cozy weekend dinner, it pairs perfectly with crusty bread.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the navy beans in a Dutch oven with 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then take off the heat. Cover and let sit until the beans soften, about 5 hours.
- 2
Drain the beans and discard the soaking liquid. Rinse the beans and put them back in the Dutch oven. Add the ham hocks, chicken broth, remaining 4 cups water, onion, parsley, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Stir the carrots, celery, and potato flakes into the soup until evenly mixed. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
- 4
Move the ham hocks to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, take the meat off the bones and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Return the meat to the pot and heat through over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 323.08 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 27.62 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 46.22 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.43 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 42.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1250.11 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 18.02 g Good Source 64%
- Total Sugars 14.59 g --
- Added Sugars 11.64 g High 23%
- Calcium 72.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.27 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 820.81 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 10.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Onion, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 323.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Celery, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 323.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup healthy?
- Smoky Ham Hock and Navy Bean Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 323.08 calories and 27.62 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1250.11 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.64 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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