BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried beans (such as navy, pinto, or great northern beans)
• 2 smoked ham hocks (or a ham bone with meat)

• 8 cups chicken stock (or water)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

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