Senate bean soup #2

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDry navy beans
½poundsHam hocks
1cupChopped onion
2largesGarlic cloves, minced
1cupChopped celery
cupMashed potato flakes
¼cupChopped parsley
teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonNutmeg, oregano and basil
1eachBay leaf

Directions

Wash and sort beans. In large kettle, cover beans with 6-8 cups hot water. Bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add another 2 quarts of cold water and ham bone. Bring to boil;simmer 1½ hours. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 20 - 30 minutes until beans are tender. Remove ham bone, trim off and return meat to soup. Serve hot, and freeze any leftovers Ann Sanders