Bean and Ham Hock Soup

👉Instructions:
✅️1. Soak the Beans – Rinse and soak overnight, or use the quick method (boil 1–2 minutes, let sit 1 hour, then drain).

✅️2. Cook the Soup – Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic, ham hocks, beans, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.

✅️3. Simmer – Reduce heat and simmer 2–3 hours until beans are soft and ham is falling apart.

✅️4. Shred the Ham – Remove bones and fat, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.

✅️5. Finish & Serve – Taste, season, and add vinegar or lemon juice if you like. Serve hot with fresh parsley and crusty bread!

🔹️Tip: For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans or blend a small portion and stir it back in. It tastes even better the next day!