Bean Soup

Name: Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. dry great northern beans; 5 c. chicken broth; 3 c. water; 1 large meaty ham bone; 2 to 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage; 1/4 tsp. dried savory; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

14 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 c. dry great northern beans
5 c. chicken broth
3 c. water
1 large meaty ham bone
2 to 3 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
1/4 tsp. dried savory
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions

1

Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches.
2

Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
3

Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4

Drain.
5

Add broth, water, ham bone, seasonings and bouillon.
6

Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7

Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
8

Saute onions, carrots and celery in oil; add to soup.
9

Cover and simmer 1 hour longer. Debone ham and cut into chunks; return to soup.
10

Yield: 10 servings.