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Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• tomato
• red wine vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• ketchup
• dijon mustard
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Place tomato, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, basil, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving.

By Sara

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• chicken broth
• water
• carrot
• chicken soup base
• marjoram
• onion powder
• ditalini pasta
• chicken
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring broth, water, carrots, soup base, marjoram, thyme, and onion powder to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Add pasta and return to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in chicken and lemon juice.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• olive oil
• sausage
• prosciutto ham
• onion
• carrot
• celery
• great northern bean
• white bean
• chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep saute pan or soup kettle over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, add sausages; cook, turning once or twice, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. (Sausage will not be fully cooked at this point.) Remove from pan. When cool enough to handle, cut into slices 1/4-inch thick.
2. 2 Add prosciutto, onions, carrots, celery and thyme to the empty skillet; cook, stirring often, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mash one can of beans with a fork into a chunky puree. Add broth, whole and mashed beans, and sausage; cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, to blend flavors, 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes; serve.

By Ben S.

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• butter
• bread
• brie cheese
• black pepper
• pear
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Generously butter one side of each slice of bread.
2. 2 Heat a skillet over medium heat.
3. 3 Place bread slices butter-side down into hot skillet. Arrange Brie cheese slices on top of each piece of bread. Sprinkle thyme and cracked black pepper over the top.
4. 4 Spread pear slices in a single layer over the Brie cheese on one slice of bread and top with a pinch of salt.
5. 5 Flip the slice of bread without pears onto the slice of bread with the pear slices. Continue cooking sandwich until cheese and pear are heated through and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cut into halves.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• ground turkey
• butter
• carrot
• onion
• celery
• garlic
• chicken broth
• milk
• parsley
• black pepper
• wild rice

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease.
2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add broth, milk, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir in turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By Tracy Czarny

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• chickpea
• artichoke heart
• celery
• feta cheese
• flat-leaf parsley
• lemon
• olive oil
• garlic
• mint
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Combine chickpeas, artichokes, celery, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, mint, oregano, and thyme together in a bowl; toss to coat completely.

By KELLYJEANNE

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• bacon drippings
• ham
• chicken
• potato
• marjoram
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• corn
• cream-style corn
• chicken broth
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Heat bacon drippings in 6-quart Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir ham in hot bacon drippings until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and potatoes to the pot; cook and stir until the potatoes soften slightly, about 5 minutes. Season the ham mixture with thyme, marjoram, onion powder, and garlic powder.
2. 2 Pour cans of whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and chicken broth into the pot. Stir milk into the mixture. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the potatoes are completely tender, about 10 minutes.

By drmomof2boys

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• chicken breast
• chicken broth
• cheese tortellini
• cream of chicken soup
• half-and-half
• spinach
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook chicken in boiling water until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Bring chicken broth to a boil in a soup pot; add cheese tortellini, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tortellini are cooked through and firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Stir chicken, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, spinach, thyme, and black pepper with the tortellini; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until hot, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

By Christina Egan

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• tomato soup
• water
• tomato juice
• chive
• garlic
• cayenne pepper
• rosemary
• oregano
• basil
• paprika
• tomato
• red bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the tomato soup and the water in a large sauce pot; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the tomato juice, chives, garlic, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and paprika to the pot. Simmer soup for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2 Stir in the diced tomatoes and red peppers. Simmer until peppers are soft, about 10 minutes.

By Tish Young

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• turkey breast
• olive oil
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• rosemary
• oregano
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees (230 degrees C).
2. 2 Pat turkey breast with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid and place into a baking dish just big enough to fit it. Use the tip of a sharp small knife to poke the skin of the turkey breast all over. Drizzle over olive oil and use tongs to rub; flip turkey breast over a few times, or until all surfaces are coated with the oil. You can also use a brush. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3 While turkey rests, mix salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, oregano, and paprika together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
4. 4 Use tongs to grab the turkey breast with one hand while using your other hand to sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the entire surface, including the sides. Finish with the skin side facing up.
5. 5 Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
6. 6 Place prepared turkey breast into the center of the oven. Immediately lower the heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Roast until a probe thermometer stuck into center of the thickest part of the breast reads 150 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. 7 Let cool before wrapping. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator, about 8 hours, or overnight. Once meat is cold, slice thinly and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• slow cooker liner
• dark beer
• onion
• maple syrup
• white vinegar
• caraway seed
• worcestershire sauce
• bratwurst
• hoagie bun
• cheddar cheese
• lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
2. 2 Add beer, onions, maple syrup, vinegar, caraway seeds, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce to the prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with a rubber spatula to combine. Place bratwurst on top of the mixture in cooker.
3. 3 Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or for 8 hours on low.
4. 4 Serve bratwursts and onions in toasted buns topped with cheese and lettuce, if desired.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• firm tofu
• salt
• black pepper
• cornstarch
• paprika
• seasoned salt
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
2. 2 Pat tofu dry with a paper towel. Slice in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 1/4-inch pieces, about 14 pieces in total. Place tofu between paper towels and drain, about 20 minutes.
3. 3 Season tofu with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Mix cornstarch, paprika, thyme, and seasoned salt together to make cornstarch seasoning.
5. 5 Pat any excess moisture off the tofu. Sprinkle cornstarch seasoning evenly over top. Arrange on a baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until tofu starts to brown, about 7 minutes. Turn over and continue baking until the upper side is darkened, about 3 minutes more.
7. 7 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By earthmotherfromnj

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• ✓ thyme
• swiss cheese
• half and half
• all-purpose flour
• butter
• mixed vegetable
• pea
• turkey
• heavy cream
• black pepper
• kosher salt
• russet potato
• turkey broth
• garlic
• onion
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for 4 to 6 minutes. Add broth, potatoes, thyme sprigs, 1/2 teaspoon each ground thyme, salt, and teaspoon pepper; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 15 to 17 minutes.
2. 2 Add cream and cook for 5 more minutes. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until almost all chunks are gone. Add turkey, frozen peas, and frozen mixed vegetables; simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk half-and-half into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 6 minutes. Add Swiss cheese and season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Add roux to the stockpot and stir until just combined.

By Kristin Licavoli

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• butter
• chicken breast
• onion
• carrot
• garlic
• chicken broth
• cheese tortellini
• chicken broth
• flour
• half-and-half
• spinach
• garlic salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Add chicken, onion, carrots, and garlic. Saute until chicken is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Hit Cancel.
2. 2 Stir in 1 cup chicken broth. Push chicken and vegetables to one side of the pot. Add tortellini in a single layer to the other side. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid.
4. 4 Stir 1 tablespoon chicken broth and flour together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in half-and-half. Microwave on high, stirring every 20 seconds, until mixture has thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer flour slurry into the pot and stir to combine. Add spinach, thyme, garlic salt, and pepper. Stir until spinach has wilted. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• water
• chicken breast
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• chicken soup base
• olive oil
• garlic
• rosemary
• black pepper
• curry powder
• bay leaf
• pastina

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, chicken, celery, carrots, onion, chicken soup base, oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, curry powder, and bay leaves in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
3. 3 Discard bay leaves. Remove chicken breasts and dice; be careful, it's hot.
4. 4 Return chicken to the pot with pastina. Select Saute function and boil, uncovered, until pasta is tender, about 4 minutes.

By Jeremy Crockett

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• garlic
• olive oil
• parmesan cheese
• butter
• salt
• onion powder
• focaccia bread

Instructions

1. 1 Crush garlic into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
2. 2 Mix crushed garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, salt, thyme, and onion powder together until relatively homogenous. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Place bread cubes in a large bowl and spoon butter mixture on top. Toss well to make sure all cubes are coated. Cover and let sit until bread soaks up the mixture, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven, flipping once halfway, until golden brown and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes.

By Brian Genest

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• cannellini bean
• olive oil
• red onion
• maple syrup
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• maple syrup
• olive oil
• baby broccoli
• chicken stock
• maple syrup
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Heat cannellini beans on low heat in a saucepan.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in red onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, about 15 minutes more. Remove from skillet and add to beans.
3. 3 Heat 1 more tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add butternut squash; cook and stir until tender, about 8 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup; cook and stir to coat, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and add squash to bean mixture.
4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add baby broccoli; cook and stir until tender and bright green, about 7 minutes. Add broccoli to bean mixture.
5. 5 Pour chicken stock into bean mixture, increase heat to medium-low, and stir remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup and thyme to the mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until heated through, stirring gently to combine. Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

By Jennifer Baker

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• olive oil
• pancetta
• onion
• pea
• white wine
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook and stir pancetta and onion in hot oil until pancetta is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas, wine, thyme, salt, and pepper, then bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until peas are tender and liquid is slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• red onion
• mayonnaise
• brown mustard
• bread
• butter
• roast turkey
• tomato
• swiss cheese

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, stir together red onion, thyme, mayonnaise, and mustard. Spread some of this mixture onto one side of each slice of bread. Spread butter onto the other side of each slice.
2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place bread slices, butter-side down, into the skillet. Layer each slice with 1/4 of the sliced turkey, two slices of tomato, and two slices of Swiss cheese. Place remaining bread, butter-side up, on top. Cook until bread is golden brown, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

By Annie

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• chicken broth
• water
• roast chicken
• vegetable oil
• onion
• carrot
• celery

Instructions

1. 1 Bring broth and water to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large soup kettle. Meanwhile, separate chicken meat from skin and bones; reserve meat. Add skin and bones to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until bones release their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. 2 Strain broth through a colander into a large container; reserve broth and discard skin and bones. Return kettle to burner set on medium-high.
3. 3 Add oil, then onions, carrots and celery. Saute until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, broth and thyme. Bring to a simmer. (Can be refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. Return to a simmer before adding the extras of your choice.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• chicken broth
• orzo pasta
• butter
• olive oil
• garlic
• pine nut
• basil
• red pepper flakes
• kalamata olive
• caper
• feta cheese
• spinach leaf
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Bring chicken broth to a boil over high heat. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, then pour orzo into a bowl and toss with butter to keep it from sticking; set aside.
2. 2 While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until garlic softens and the aroma mellows, about 2 minutes. Stir in pine nuts, basil, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until pine nuts have toasted to a light golden brown.
3. 3 Stir pine nut mixture into orzo along with olives, capers, and feta cheese. Toss in spinach and lemon juice.
4. 4 Serve either warm or cold, but it's better the next day.

By prell2k4

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• paprika
• oregano
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• shrimp
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine paprika, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a sealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add shrimp and shake to coat.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 4 minutes.

By SlimCookins

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• asparagus
• water
• mushroom
• avocado
• zucchini
• tomato
• red onion
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• balsamic vinegar
• mustard
• garlic
• basil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place asparagus and water into a dish, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving until asparagus are bright green and slightly tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Drain and cool.
2. 2 Toss asparagus, mushrooms, avocado, zucchini, tomato, and red onion gently in a large salad bowl. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, basil, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; cover and shake dressing to mix. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Cover salad and refrigerate until serving time.

By evonnecpa

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• vegetable oil
• rump roast
• onion
• garlic
• water
• beef broth
• tomato
• mixed vegetable
• celery
• mushroom
• oregano
• basil
• parsley
• cayenne pepper
• rotelle pasta

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Trim fat from roast and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place meat into hot oil in the pot. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Pour in water, broth, and tomatoes. Stir in mixed vegetables, celery, and mushrooms. Season with oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir pasta into soup; cook until tender, about 10 minutes.

By Kathy S

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• leek
• chicken
• bay leaf
• garlic
• prune
• water
• white rice
• kosher salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut off the leek tops (the dark green, fibrous parts) and wash well. Set aside the leek bottoms.
2. 2 Put clean leak tops in the bottom of a large pot. Place chicken on top and add bay leaf, garlic, dried plums, and 3 quarts water. Set over high heat until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low or low and simmer gently, occasionally pushing the chicken under the liquid with tongs, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. 3 Meanwhile, prepare leek bottoms by trimming off the root ends and slicing them in half lengthwise. Turn leeks and cut crosswise into ½-inch slices. Transfer to a large bowl and fill with cold water so leeks are floating. Toss with your hands to loosen dirt. Grab leeks with your hands, shake gently to remove water, and transfer to another bowl. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
4. 4 Carefully lift chicken with two forks, let liquid drain from the cavity, and place it in a bowl. Separate meat from skin and bones. Tear meat into bite-sized pieces put in the refrigerator until needed.
5. 5 Place skin and bones back into the pot and gently simmer for 1 more hour.
6. 6 Set a colander in a bowl. Use a skimmer spoon to transfer all solids from the broth to the colander. Discard solids and transfer any broth back to the pot.
7. 7 Add half of the sliced leeks to the pot with salt, pepper, and rice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, skimming some fat off if you want and adding more water if it's reducing down too much.
8. 8 Add remaining sliced leeks, chicken, and thyme. Simmer over medium-low for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• half-and-half
• wild rice
• curry powder
• marjoram
• black pepper
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• bay leaf
• garlic
• carrot
• celery
• celery
• onion
• chicken bouillon
• water
• turkey leg

Instructions

1. 1 Place turkey legs, water, bouillon cubes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, marjoram, and curry powder in a soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in wild rice. Simmer soup for at least 1 hour. Remove turkey legs; strip meat from the bones and tendons. Chop meat and return it to soup.
3. 3 Pour in half-and-half and heat to just below a simmer; cook on low heat for about 30 more minutes.

By MAERYON74

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• dill weed
• garlic powder
• black pepper
• soy sauce
• long-grain white rice
• chickpea
• corn
• pea
• potato
• leek
• water
• tomato vegetable juice
• tomato
• carrot
• onion
• celery

Instructions

1. 1 Combine celery, onion, carrots, tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice, water, leek, potato, peas, corn, garbanzo beans, rice, soy sauce, thyme, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and dill weed in a large pot over high heat.
2. 2 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

By Sadie

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• olive oil
• onion
• honey
• salt
• black pepper
• flour tortilla
• cooking spray
• brie cheese
• pear

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in honey, thyme, salt, and pepper; continue to cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Add pears and cook until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and grease with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet and top with 1/4 of the Brie. Add 1/4 of the onion-pear mixture and cover with a second tortilla. Weigh down quesadilla with a smaller skillet or plate and cook until lightly browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
3. 3 Repeat with remaining tortillas, Brie cheese, and onion-pear mixture. Slice quesadillas into wedges, or wrap in foil to take along for a picnic.

By Katie Greco

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• tomato
• olive oil
• oregano
• parsley
• chive
• garlic
• parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange the tomato slices in a shallow casserole dish. Whisk together the olive oil, thyme, oregano, parsley, chives, and garlic in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour herb mixture over the tomatoes, covering evenly. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

By MOMAZIRLOTT

Ingredients

• ✓ thyme
• great northern bean
• ham hock
• water
• celery
• onion
• carrot
• garlic
• black pepper
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Place Great Northern beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a large stockpot.
2. 2 Add ham hocks, 5 cups water, celery, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf to beans in the stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until ham falls off the bones, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Remove ham hocks from soup. Cut meat from bones, discarding fat and bones. Return meat to the pot. Continue cooking until beans reach desired softness.

By BIGLERMOM