Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans.
2. 2
   Add
3. 3
   water, bring to boil.
4. 4
   Boil 2 minutes and remove from heat.
5. 5
   Let stand 1 hour.
6. 6
   Drain beans, add ham bone and 3
7. 7
   quarts
8. 8
   water
9. 9
   to beans.
10. 10
    Simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove bones
11. 11
    from
12. 12
    broth and when cool enough to handle, trim meat from bones.
13. 13
    Add ham, onion, celery, carrots and seasonings.
14. 14
    Simmer for
15. 15
    1
16. 16
    hour or until beans are done.
17. 17
    Add tomatoes.
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    Cook 10 to 15 minutes.
19. 19
    Just before serving add spinach leaves.