There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to bring people together, especially when it's packed with rich, ...

One account attributes a supposed bean soup mandate to a Minnesota senator who expressed his fondness for it more than a century ago.

Tender navy beans, smoked ham hocks and sauteed vegetables are the star ingredients in this hearty ham bone soup. Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 1-1/2 hours 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Text ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...

Place the ham hock in a large saucepan or casserole pot ... Either way it will take a couple of hours. Add the leek, soup celery and potato and cook until potatoes are soft 0 about 20 minutes.

With tender white beans, smoky ham hock and a rich tomato base, this version is worlds away from the tinned stuff. It's slow, satisfying and packed with flavour — the ultimate comfort food ...

Simmer for 10 minutes then add the potatoes and soup celery. Simmer until peas and potatoes are cooked. Shred the meat from the ham hock and add to the soup with the chopped cooked onion and celery.