Bean Stew

Name: Bean Stew
Ingredients: 1 c. dry navy beans or peas; 4 c. boiling water; 1/2 c. sliced onion; 1 c. cooked, diced ham; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 bay leaf; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 c. sliced carrots; 1/4 c. diced celery; 2 tsp. flour; 1 Tbsp. water

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. dry navy beans or peas
4 c. boiling water
1/2 c. sliced onion
1 c. cooked, diced ham
1/4 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. sliced carrots
1/4 c. diced celery
2 tsp. flour
1 Tbsp. water

Directions

1

Add beans to boiling water.
2

Return to boiling.
3

Boil 2 minutes.
4

Remove from heat.
5

Cover and soak for 1 hour.
6

Return to boiling; add onion, ham and seasonings.
7

Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes; then cover and boil gently until beans are almost tender, about 1 hour.
8

Add carrots and celery.
9

Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
10

Remove bay leaf.