HAM & BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Sandra Ann Marie Harvey

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ham bone
5 c leftover ham
2 c dry navy beans
2 c celery, chopped
2 c carrots, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp parsley
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 c chicken stock
1 Tbsp olive oil for sauteeing vegetables
RICH AND HEARTY SOUP

Steps:

1. Soak navy beans in cold water 8-10 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse.
2. In a large pan, heat oil and saute celery, carrots, onion and garlic until tender. Then in a dutch oven or stock pot add chicken stock, ham bone, ham and the sauteed vegetables. Add beans, parsley and black pepper.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 2-3 hours. Before serving chop up any large pieces of ham from the ham bone. You can also make this soup in a crock pot cooked on low for 6-8 hours.