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Fresh Butter Bean and Smoked Ham Hock Soup Recipe
Dec 19, 2010 @ 8:47 PM
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Daily Value: 20%
Servings: 6
Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 403Daily Value: 20%
Servings: 6
Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated | 10g | 50% |
| Trans | 0g | 0% |
| Carbs | 26g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 17% |
| Sugars | 4g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 78mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 624IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1mg | 38% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 31% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 43µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 15µg | 18% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2g | 0% |
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 ham hock (smoked pig’s knuckle)
- 3 cups fresh butter beans
- 3 tablespoons extra dry vermouth
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄ 2 cup half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped
- Fresh parsley
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook until softened, stirring occasionally. About 4 minutes later, add the ham hock, coat with the butter, and cook 3 minutes more.
Add the butter beans, vermouth, stock, red pepper flakes, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer over low heat, and cook until the beans are very soft and the soup has reduced, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
To finish the soup, remove the ham hock and set aside until cool enough to handle. Trim off the exterior layer of fat and cut out any shards of smoked meat, discarding the fat. Cut the ham into a small, uniform dice and set aside. Meanwhile, puree the soup in a food processor or blender until frothy and smooth.
Return the soup to the cooking pot and add the reserved ham. Bring to a simmer over high heat and then reduce heat to simmer.
Finish with the half-and-half and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately and top with a dusting of green onions.
Note: This soup can be made ahead of time, minus the half-and-half, and refrigerated for a day or two or frozen for a few months. Reheat and finish with half-and-half, seasonings as needed, and garnish to serve.
Recipe Details
Servings: 6
