Do you know the kind of person who thinks soup isn't a meal? Make this for them and they will change their mind. Guaranteed.

During the holiday, don't throw out that ham bone! Ham bones make the best soup broth; bean soup is my favorite. Grandma called this soup depression soup because it was made from dried beans and ...

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 ...