A big pot of soup is the ultimate comfort food! It’s packed with tender pinto beans, loads of vegetables, pieces of briny ham and fresh and dried herbs in an uber-flavorful ham hock broth. This ...
Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...
Hearty helpings of garlic, herbs, and kale give this classic creamy soup plenty of ... Reserve b oth the beans and the broth (or pot liquor). Substitute where the recipe calls for canned beans.