Ham and Bean Soup - The Cheap and Easy Soup I Make Every Fall

SIP AND FEAST COOKBOOK: https://www.sipandfeast.com/cookbook/ Today we're making Ham and White Bean Soup. I hope you love it! PRODUCTS USED (affiliate links) Hedley & Bennet Apron: https://amzn.to/4hgBeqR Lodge 7.5qt Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/3Zu0tNc Diffuser Plate: https://amzn.to/47zcIzo Made-in Stainless Steel 12" Fry Pan: https://amzn.to/4gXNEmy OXO Splash Guard: https://amzn.to/3MyXU83 Olive-Wood Handcrafted Salt Box: https://amzn.to/4h9eiKr Mac Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/48xkbvt Workhorse Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3kIgyvC SUPPORT ON PATREON (FULL MEAL VIDEOS!): https://www.patreon.com/sipandfeast SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY RECIPES: https://www.sipandfeast.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sipandfeast/ MY AMAZON STORE (This is an affiliate link) https://www.amazon.com/shop/sipandfeast ****PRINT RECIPES WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCESS SHOTS**** https://www.sipandfeast.com/ham-and-bean-soup/ INGREDIENTS 2 pound (908g) smoked ham shank see notes below 3 cups (720ml) water 4 cups (1L) low sodium chicken stock - plus more for thinning 4 sprigs thyme 2 large bay leaves 3 tablespoons (45ml) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion - diced 3 ribs celery - diced 1 large carrot - diced 6 cloves garlic - minced 1 pound (454g) dried great northern or cannellini beans soaked overnight and softened, or 4 16-ounce cans salt and pepper - to taste 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf Italian parsley **If using smoked ham hocks instead of smoked ham shanks, extra cooked ham or chopped smoked ham steak can be added to the soup during the last 30-45 minutes of simmering.** VIDEO EDITOR: Billy Mark: @bluecrestproductions Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.