In a large, heavy saucepan, bring the beans and 4 cups of water to a boil. Boil briskly for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
In a 5-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter. Add the onions, celery, carrot, and garlic, and cook until soft but not browned. Add the ham hock, the remaining 4 cups water, parsley, salt, cayenne pepper, cloves, mustard seed, bay leaf, and beans (with their liquid). Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 3 hours.
Remove the ham hocks and let cool slightly. Remove and discard bay leaf. Place about half of the beans with about 1 cup of the liquid from the soup in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Return the puree to the soup in the Dutch oven.
Remove the ham from its bone and add the meat to the soup. (Discard fat, bones and skin.) Reheat the soup over medium heat. Stir in the sherry. Serve hot soup with choice of garnishes to sprinkle on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	434.57 Kcal (1819 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.52g	25%
Cholesterol	67.72mg	23%
Sodium	362.65mg	15%
Potassium	942.14mg	20%
Total Carbs	38.99g	13%
Sugars	2.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	10.12g	40%
Protein	28.35g	57%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	3.5mg	20%
Calcium	121mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.63 Kcal (442 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.02g	25%
Cholesterol	16.46mg	23%
Sodium	88.15mg	15%
Potassium	229.01mg	20%
Total Carbs	9.48g	13%
Sugars	0.7g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.46g	40%
Protein	6.89g	57%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	20%
Calcium	29.4mg	12%

* 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

9.3

Points
10

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Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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