Put the beans in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by 2-inches. Bring to a boil and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes; remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour. Drain and reserve.
In a large soup pot heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and carrots, and saute until wilted and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and saute for 3 minutes more. Add the beans, hocks, water or stock, and bring to a simmer. Cover, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cook until beans and meat are tender, about 1-1/2 hours.
Turn the soup off. Remove the hocks from the soup, set aside to cool. Remove the meat from the hocks, discarding the bones, fat and skin. Cut the meat into small cubes and reserve. Puree the soup, with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender. Simmer the soup with the reserved meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add the sherry. To serve, divide the soup among warmed bowls, and top with one or more of the garnishes, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	707.59 Kcal (2963 kJ)
Calories from fat	276.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.68g	47%
Cholesterol	130.35mg	43%
Sodium	126.61mg	5%
Potassium	1223.81mg	26%
Total Carbs	51.11g	17%
Sugars	3.3g	13%
Dietary Fiber	13.16g	53%
Protein	47.84g	96%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	166.3mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	114.81 Kcal (481 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.98g	47%
Cholesterol	21.15mg	43%
Sodium	20.54mg	5%
Potassium	198.58mg	26%
Total Carbs	8.29g	17%
Sugars	0.53g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.14g	53%
Protein	7.76g	96%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	28%
Calcium	27mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

15.9

Points
17

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium

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