Vegetable Bean Soup

Name: Vegetable Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 c. corn oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 2 lb. ham hocks or ham bone; 1 bay leaf; 2 whole, peeled potatoes; 1/3 c. chopped parsley; 2 onions, chopped; 4 carrots, chopped; 3 qt. water; 1 lb. navy or pea beans, soaked and drained; 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; salt and pepper

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. corn oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 ribs celery, chopped
2 lb. ham hocks or ham bone
1 bay leaf
2 whole, peeled potatoes
1/3 c. chopped parsley
2 onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 qt. water
1 lb. navy or pea beans, soaked and drained
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Heat oil in large kettle.
2

Cook onions and garlic over medium heat until onions are soft.
3

Add carrots.
4

Continue cooking and stirring.
5

Add water, ham bone, beans, bay leaf and potatoes. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about two hours, or until beans are tender.