The perfect recipe for leftover ham, this comforting and flavorful 15 bean soup with ham is full of hearty vegetables and smoky aromas. Soup season is in full swing here in snowy Michigan ...

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 ...

Three cans of cannellini beans are pureed with fragrant vegetables and ham-infused chicken stock to create this creamy and smoky soup that's garnished ... beloved Indian bean and lentil dish ...