Bean soup #2

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGreat northern beans
cupDiced ham
1cupOnion; chopped
¾cupCelery with leaves; chopped
5teaspoonsParsley; chopped
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
10cupsWater
2teaspoonsSalt
3tablespoonsCooking oil
1Clove garlic; chopped

Directions

Rinse and sort beans. Place in large soup kettle; cover with water and start to cook over a low fire. Saut‚ ham, onion, and garlic in oil. Add to beans; cook two hours. (If necessary, add water while cooking.) Add other ingredients; cook 10 more minutes. Remove and mash ⅔ cup of beans. Add them to soup and cook 10 more minutes. Serves 8 to 10.

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