Weisse Bohnensuppe (White Bean Soup)

Title: Weisse Bohnensuppe (White Bean Soup)

Categories: German, Soups/stews, Beans

Yield: 8 servings

1 lb Navy Beans; Dry

1 ea Garlic; Clove, Minced

3 qt Water

2 c Celery &Tops; Finely

1 ea Ham Bone Or Hock; Smoked

1 1/2 ts Salt

2 tb Parsley; Chopped

1/2 ts Pepper

1 c Onions; Finely Chopped Cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight.

Rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water.

Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables

are tender. Remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup. Serve

hot. --