White Bean and Ham Hock Soup with Arugula and Corn Bread Croutons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This White Bean and Ham Hock Soup with Arugula and Corn Bread Croutons is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried small white beans such as navy or Great Northern
- 1 lb smoked ham hocks
- 1/4 cup bacon drippings (from 1/2lb bacon) or olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 lb tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 8 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Soak beans in cold water to cover overnight (8 hours). Drain and rinse well.
- Simmer ham hocks in 6 cups water in a 3-quart saucepan, partially covered, skimming foam as necessary, 1 hour. Reserve 4 cups cooking liquid and drain ham hocks.
- Heat bacon drippings in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened. Add tomatoes and thyme and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add soaked beans, broth, ham hocks, and reserved cooking liquid and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this White Bean and Ham Hock Soup with Arugula and Corn Bread Croutons recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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