HAM AND BEAN SOUP
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Freezes Well....
List of Ingredients
1 pound dried Great Northern Beans (navy beans)
6 Cups of water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium hot red pepper ( left out due to Josh's Allergies)
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 med. carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. slices
2 cups chopped cooked ham
Recipe
1. Sort and wash beans, place in a dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above the beans, let soak 8 hours.
2. Drain beans and return to dutch oven. Add 4 cups water and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Add remaining two cups of water, potato, carrot and ham. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove hot red pepper and bay leaf before serving. Yield: 10 cups
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