Bean soup

Bean soup

Ingredients/Components

• dry great northern beans - 2 c
• chicken broth - 5 c
• water - 3 c
• large meaty ham bone - 1 item
• chicken bouillon granules - 2 3
• dried thyme - 1 tsp
• dried marjoram - 1/2 tsp
• pepper - 1/2 tsp
• rubbed sage - 1/4 tsp
• dried savory - 1/4 tsp
• medium onions, chopped - 2 item
• medium carrots, chopped - 3 item
• celery ribs, chopped - 3 item
• vegetable oil - 1 Tbsp

How to make bean soup:

Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain. Add broth, water, ham bone, seasonings and bouillon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Saut?© onions, carrots and celery in oil; add to soup. Cover and simmer 1 hour longer. Debone ham and cut into chunks; return to soup. Yield: 10 servings.

Recipe categories: For large groups, Soups & stews, Beans.