Ham and bean soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Ham and bean soup

Recipe By : Amish Cooking
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :2:00
Categories : Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
rve.

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