Neighborhood Bean Soup
Jen
ingredients
- 2 cups dried great northern beans
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 2 to 3 T chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp rubbed sage
- 1/4 tsp dried savory
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 T vegetable oil
directions
- 1
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
- 2
Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain.
- 3
Add broth, water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- 4
Meanwhile saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil; add to soup. Cover and simmer 1 hour longer.
- 5
De-bone ham and cut into chunks; return to soup. Skim fat.
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