Ham and Bean Soup I

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A delicious, hearty bean soup. Very meaty, with a zesty Louisiana spice to it. Serve with a crusty bread or a cheddar beer bread.

Submitted by Jackie Marsh
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 pound Italian sausage

  • 2 smoked ham hocks

  • 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 3 stalks celery, chopped, with leaves

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley

  • 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 cloves crushed garlic

Directions

  1. Boil sausage to remove excess fat, and cut into bite-size pieces.

  2. Skin ham hocks, and remove excess fat. In a large pot, brown sausage and ham hocks over medium heat. Drain off excess fat.

  3. Add potatoes, celery, parsley, beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt, pepper, chili sauce, bay leaves, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat; add just enough water to cover. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Cover, and continue to cook for 2-3 hours.

  4. Remove ham hocks and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Return meat to pot. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

826 Calories
53g Fat
39g Carbs
47g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 826
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 53g 68%
Saturated Fat 18g 92%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 1601mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 47g 94%
Vitamin C 26mg 28%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 1261mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.