Harvest Bean Soup

prep time:: null Overnight

Makes 6 servings

Another satisfying bean soup to add to my collection! The simple ingredients blend well together and I usually have all the ingredients on hand, so it is easy to make!

ingredients

1/2 lb great northern bean
4 ounces ham or sausage, cooked
1 potato, unpeeled, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sage, crushed
2 cups milk
3 1/2 cups water
2 carrots, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1
Rinse beans. In a Dutch oven combine beans and enough water to cover. Bring to boiling and then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
2
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour, or cover beans with water and soak over- night. Drain off the water.
3
Rinse and return the beans to the Dutch oven. Stir in the 3 1/2 cups water, the bite-size pieces of ham or sausage, chopped carrots, potato, onion, salt, oregano, sage and pepper.
4
Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or till beans are tender, adding more water, if necessary.