Bean and Ham Hock Soup

Ingredients

• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 lb (450g) dried beans (e.g., navy, cannellini, or mixed beans), soaked overnight or use canned (3–4 cups cooked)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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