Foodie TV: Super Easy Latvian Cooking Best Bean Soup with Suzie the Foodie

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: cooked ham

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

dried beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: split peas

Canned beans save time and are often more affordable.

Cook a pound of white small navy beans in the instant pot the night before.

In a large pot, add the smoked ham hock, diced onions, and diced carrots.

Cover everything with water and bring to a boil.

Cook for 2 hours and 20 minutes, skimming the water as needed.

After 2 hours, add 2-3 diced potatoes and extra water if necessary.

Bring back to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes.

Tear apart the ham hock and add the meat to the soup.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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