There's nothing quite like a warm, comforting bowl of soup to bring people together, especially when it's packed with r ...

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 ...

Add the beans and simmer for 5 minutes. Blend to a smooth soup and check seasoning. Mix the flour ... top with Parma ham, some parsley and a drizzle of oil. Serve on the side of the soup.