Navy Bean Soup, The Best Navy Bean Soup. Don't make bean soup until after you watch this video.

navy beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still nutritious.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Using water is cost-effective, while homemade stock is healthier.

Soak 1 pound of navy beans overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans after soaking.

In a large pot, cook the soaked beans in water for 5 minutes.

Drain the beans and return them to the pot with fresh water.

Add 8 cups of water to the pot, ensuring there's 1-2 inches of water over the beans.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 1 teaspoon of crushed peppercorns to the pot.

Add 3 smoked ham hocks and the chopped vegetables (onion, celery, carrots) to the pot.

Cover the pot and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours until the beans are tender.

Remove the ham hocks from the soup and shred the meat, returning it to the pot.

Make a slurry with 5 tablespoons of flour and cold water to thicken the soup.

Add the slurry to the soup and stir until the desired thickness is achieved.

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