SIMPLY THE BEST HAM & NAVY BEAN SOUP

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A combination of different recipes. I couldn't find any one recipe that tasted the way I like bean soup. Try it you will like it.

Provided by draitz

Categories     Beans

Time 23m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb navy beans
7 cups chicken broth
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 ham hocks
1 cup ham, chunks
1 onion, diced
1 -2 carrot, diced
1 -2 stalk celery, diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
8 -12 peppercorns, in a teaball stainer
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort out navy beans.
  • In a crock pot cover beans with 4 cups of chicken broth and soak overnight.
  • Next day: Do not drain off broth.
  • Add 2 more cups of chicken broth.
  • Add remaining ingredients .
  • Cook on high 3 to 4 hours until ham hocks become tender.
  • Remove meat from hocks and cut into small pieces,return to mixture.
  • Continue cooking on low for another 6 to 8 hours.
  • You may have to add additional chicken broth if soup too thick. If too thin add instant potatoes.

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