Ham and bean soup

Ham and bean soup

Recipe By : Amish Cooking

6 Preparation Time :

Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 pound navy beans -- See directions

2 1/2 quarts water

2 ham shanks *try to get large ones* -- see directions

1 clove garlic -- minced

1 small bay leaf -- see directions

1 cup potatoes -- cubed

1 cup celery -- thinly sliced

1 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 cup carrots -- cubed

salt -- to taste

pepper -- to taste

Boil the beans in the water for 2 minutes before removing them from the heat to

let stand for 1 hour. Then add the ham shanks, garlic and bay leaf to the bea ns and cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the ingredients are almost tender.

Add the vegetables and salt and pepper to taste and simmer them for 1 hour lo

nger. Remove the ham shanks, cut off the meat and dice it to add back to the b

eans. Reheat the soup to almost boiling then remove the bay leaf. Ready to se

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