Best 8 Smoked Ham Hock Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the world of smoked ham hock soup, a culinary journey that tantalizes the taste buds and warms the soul. This hearty and flavorful soup is a delectable blend of smoked ham hock, vegetables, and spices, simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Prepare to embark on a culinary voyage that will leave you craving for more. Get ready to explore the secrets of creating the ultimate smoked ham hock soup, transforming simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate.

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SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM HOCKS



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Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 carrots, finely diced
One 1-pound bag split peas, rinsed and picked through
1 1/2 pound smoked ham hock
2 quarts chicken stock, water, or combination
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and carrots over medium-high heat. Add peas and ham hock and cover with stock by a couple inches. Bring to a simmer and cook about 1 hour until soup is thick and peas have almost disintegrated but not quite. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Remove ham hock and let cool. Pull meat from ham hock bone and shred. Garnish with ham and pepper.

NAVY BEAN AND HAM HOCK SOUP



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Ham hock soup with navy beans is an easy, delicious, economical, heartwarming, one-pot meal that will warm you up on a cold night!

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 7h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound dried navy beans
12 cups water, divided
2 ½ pounds smoked ham hocks
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium chicken broth (such as Swanson® Natural Goodness®)
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 bay leaves
2 ½ cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
¾ cup mashed potato flakes

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort the navy beans. Place in a Dutch oven with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until beans are softened, about 5 hours.
  • Drain the navy beans and discard the soaking liquid. Rinse beans and return to the Dutch oven. Add ham hocks, chicken broth, 4 cups water, onion, parsley, garlic powder, basil, black pepper, oregano, nutmeg, and bay leaves. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Mix carrots, celery, and potato flakes into the soup until well combined. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more.
  • Take ham hocks from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to the pot and warm through over medium heat, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 10.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SMOKED HAM, BARLEY, AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Onion     Potato     Tomato     Sauté     Ham     Barley     Celery     Green Bean     Carrot     Winter     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
3 pounds smoked ham hocks
3/4 pound russet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled, diced
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring broth and ham hocks to boil in large pot. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. Add diced potatoes, tomatoes with juices, onion, carrots, celery, barley, and oregano. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer uncovered until meat and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Using tongs, remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat off bones and chop coarsely. Return meat to soup; discard bones. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Add green beans; simmer until beans are tender, about 15 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.

10 BEST HAM HOCK RECIPE COLLECTION



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You might think these ham hock recipes are all full of Southern charm, but did you know we Northerners know our way around a hock too? Let me show you!

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pinto Beans With Ham Hocks
Ham and White Bean Soup
Braised Ham Hocks
German Ham Hock
15-Bean Soup With Smoked Ham Hocks
Braised Collard Greens With Ham Hocks
Ham and Potato Soup
Ham Hock in Beer, Honey, and Mustard
Southern Green Beans
Red Beans and Rice With Smoked Ham Hocks

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

HAM HOCK AND LENTIL SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups small diced onions
1 cup small diced celery
1 cup small diced carrots
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 bay leaves
6 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 quarts chicken stock
3 to 4 smoked ham hocks
1 pound orange lentils
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves and thyme. Saute for 1 minute. Add the ham hocks and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook about 1 hour, or until the hocks are tender. Add the lentils and continue cook for 25 to 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed. Remove the ham hocks and remove the meat. Add the ham back into the soup. Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls and serve with crusty bread.

LENTIL SOUP WITH SMOKED HAM HOCK



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A Southern pork delicacy gives the lentil soup that down home country flavor that will have you reaching for another ladle.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Lunch     Dinner     Soup

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 smoked ham hock
1 quart chicken stock
1 quart beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne (or to taste)
1 cup diced carrots
2 cups diced onions
1 cup diced celery
2 cups dry lentils
Salt (to taste)
Garnish: ​ fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add the beef broth, chicken stock , dried thyme, black pepper, bay leaf , cayenne, and ham hock into a soup pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions, celery, and carrots and simmer covered for another 30 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and simmer covered for another 30 minutes. Remove cover and skim off any excess fat from the surface. Continue to simmer another 15 to 20 minutes uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the pork is falling off the bone. Taste for salt, adjust seasoning, and serve with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 963 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 6 bowls (6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SMOKED HAM HOCK AND CABBAGE SOUP



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Got this recipe from an Amish neighbor years ago, but she doesn't remember where she got it. I have had this at the Hoss's steakhouse chain as an appetizer or with a big salad.This is more about the broth than the ham or cabbage. Be careful of the salt as some ham hocks can be very salty, but on the plus side they are available at any grocery store.

Provided by m s.7143

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola oil
4 smoked ham hocks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
2 small celery ribs, 1 chopped. 1 left whole
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
5 cups green cabbage, chopped approx. 1 inch pieces
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans beef consomme
3 (14 ounce) cans water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove skin from smoked ham hocks.
  • In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute carrots, onions, chopped celery, oregano. thyme, bay leaf, and ham hocks until carrots are tender-about 10 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage, garlic, and black pepper, and saute 5 minutes longer or until cabbage is tender.
  • Add all the liquid and the whole stalk of celery and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove ham hocks and set aside to cool. Discard stalk of celery and bay leaf.
  • Skim some or all fat.
  • Remove meat from cooled ham hocks and add back into the soup.
  • Add brown sugar. Salt very carefully. Allow to heat fully and serve.
  • If you want it a little sweeter, add a little more brown sugar.

SMOKED HAM HOCK CASSOULET



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 2h20m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups dried navy beans, rinsed, soaked overnight and drained
8 cups water
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes, with their liquid
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
1 cup white wine
8 smoked ham hocks, meat cut from bones and shredded, bones reserved
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
3 teaspoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Place the beans and the water in a large pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover partly and simmer until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a large, wide ovenproof pot over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, sage and wine. Add the ham hock bones, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the bones from the pan and stir in the meat. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top and dot with butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Divide among 6 plates and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a smoked ham hock that has been cured for at least two weeks.
  • If you don't have a ham hock, you can substitute a pork knuckle or a ham bone.
  • To save time, you can cook the ham hock in a slow cooker overnight.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add some barley or rice.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Smoked ham hock soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham hock. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have a ham hock on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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