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Ham and Bean Soup Recipe | |
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Ingredients:
3 cups dried Great Northern beans 3 quarts water 1 - 3 to 4 lb. meaty ham end 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
Directions:
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, then cover and simmer for 3 to 4 hours or til beans are tender. Remove ham from bone & discard bone. Chop ham and return to pot. Cook an additional 1/2 hour before serving. | |