Step 1

Rinse and sort the beans. Soak the beans according to the package directions.

Step 2

Drain and rinse the beans.

Step 3

In a Dutch oven, combine the beans, the tomatoes, the onion, the ham hock, the broth, the water, the salt, and the pepper and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer the soup until the beans are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Add more water to the soup if needed.

Step 5

Transfer the ham hock from the soup and let it stand until it is cool enough to handle.

Step 6

Transfer the meat from the ham hock and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Return the ham to the soup and cook until it is heated through.

Step 8

Garnish the soup with the parsley.

Step 9

Serve.