OLD FASHION BEAN SOUP
Ingredients
1 lb dry navy beans (soak overnight)
in a pinch, you
can substitute cans of navy beans
2 qts water
1 lb meaty ham bone or pieces
Salt to taste
5 whole peppercorns or ½ tsp pepper
2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
½ C chopped celery leaves
4 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
¾ tsp thyme
Directions
Place all ingredients (except beans)
in Dutch oven and bring to boil.
Simmer until vegetables are tender
(20 minutes)
Add beans, cover and cook on low for
1 hour
Add water as needed to keep
ingredients covered.
