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Ham & Bean Soup




Source of Recipe


Amy


List of Ingredients




3 quarts water

1 - 3 to 4 lb. meaty ham end or several ham hocks

1 large onion - chopped

1 cup finely chopped celery

2 to 3 medium potatoes - peeled & diced

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper



Recipe



Rinse beans. Combine beans and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 hours. Drain, then rinse beans. Add 3 quarts fresh water, ham & remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Remove ham from bone; discard all bone and excess fat Chop ham and return to pot. Cook an additional 1/2 hour before serving.