Down Home Navy Bean Soup

Name: Down Home Navy Bean Soup
Ingredients: 2 c. dried navy beans; 2 ham hocks or seasoning meat of your choice; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 small bay leaf; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 (17 oz.) diced stewed tomatoes; salt and pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. dried navy beans
2 ham hocks or seasoning meat of your choice
1 stalk celery, diced
1 small bay leaf
1 medium onion, diced
1 (17 oz.) diced stewed tomatoes
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Wash beans well, cover with cold water and soak for 2 hours. Place meat in pot and cover with water.
2

Bring to a boil.
3

Add celery, onion, bay leaf and navy beans.
4

Cover pot and cook slowly until beans are almost done.
5

Add salt, pepper and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer until beans are very tender.
6

If necessary, add more water and a small can of tomatoes (diced).