We had a ham hock in the freezer, left over from Christmas, that was just calling to be a key ingredient in a bean soup. I found this Rachel Ray recipe, which fit the bill. Though I used just one ham ...

Kurobuta, which is also known as Berkshire pork, means “black pig” in Japanese. The pig is black with six white points: feet, face and switch (the last few inches of the tail). It has shorter muscle ...

Cook's note: This is a great winter warm up soup-you can adjust seasoning to your taste, some people add hot sauce, cumin, whatever suits you. In a large soup pan saute butter, garlic, onion, carrots ...

This nourishing meal-in-a-bowl of hearty white beans simmered with herbs, studded with ham and flecked with kale leaves is the very definition of healthful comfort food. This hearty, comforting soup ...

This recipe from chef Hugh Acheson is a great one for the slow cooker: white beans are simmered for hours with ham hock and escarole. “When finished with the bitter beauty of escarole, this soup ...

Navy beans are the star of this hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup, perfect for an easy, satisfying meal. This classic Navy Bean and Ham Soup simmers low and slow, allowing the tender ...

1. In a soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. 2. Add the ...

Simple hearty soups are just the ticket on cool winter evenings. Thanks to canned beans and packaged ham, you can pull one together in no time after a long day at work. Keep some canned goods on hand, ...