Creamy, starchy and filling, this hearty, rustic soup is the epitome of comfort.

And convenient: Beans go in dryno need to soak.

Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.

Creamy White Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hocks

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Add onion and celery, carrot, thyme and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Scrape onion mixture into a 6-quart electric slow cooker.

Add hocks, beans and stock.

Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or overnight.

Remove hocks from pan; cool slightly.

Remove meat from bones; discard fat, skin, and bones.

Chop meat; stir into beans.

Cook 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Sprinkle with chives and black pepper.

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