Navy Bean Soup

Name: Navy Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb. navy beans or 1 (No. 3) can Great Northern beans; 2 c. cubed, cooked ham; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. shredded carrot; 2/3 c. mashed potato flakes or 1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. each: pepper, nutmeg, oregano and basil; 1 bay leaf

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. navy beans or 1 (No. 3) can Great Northern beans
2 c. cubed, cooked ham
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. shredded carrot
2/3 c. mashed potato flakes or 1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. each: pepper, nutmeg, oregano and basil
1 bay leaf

Directions

1

If using dry beans, wash and sort.
2

In large kettle, cover the beans with 6 to 8 cups of hot water.
3

Bring to boil; boil for 2 minutes.
4

Remove from heat.
5

Cover; let stand for 1 hour.
6

Add another 8 cups cold water and ham pieces.
7

Bring to boil; simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
8

Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until beans are tender.
9

Makes about 3 quarts soup.