Ham & Bean
Soup
- 3 cups great northern beans
- 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
Preparation -
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
boneand excess fat
Chop ham and return to pot. Cook an
additional 1/2 hour before serving.
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