The Easiest and Best Tasting Ham and Bean Soup on the Planet!

1 qt. of your favorite Chicken stock

Three cleaned and chopped leaks

2 cups of small diced potatoes

2 cups of small diced smoked pork butt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

2 cans of small white beans

S&P to taste

Preparation:

Small diced potatoes and diced smoked pork butt should be the same size.

Saute leeks in EVO oil

Add diced smoked pork butt once leeks are translucent

Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 cans of small white beans one minute later.

Add Chicken stock, bring to rapid boil, add the 2 cups of small diced potatoes

Bring back to rapid boil, remove from heat and cover.

Leave covered for one hour.

Uncover, stir, add S&P to taste and serve.

Chef KC