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Homemade Bean Soup with Ham Bone

A simmered bean soup that adds warmth and flavor to your day
Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups water
  • 20 oz. dried northern beans
  • 1 ham bone
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery (optional)
  • Dash Allspice
  • S & P to taste

Instructions
 

  • Soak beans overnight in 8 cups water
  • Drain beans, add 8 more cups water
  • Add ham bone
  • Add beans
  • Add chopped onion
  • Bring to a boil, stirring
  • Turn down and simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours
  • Add celery and carrots (optional)
  • Season with Salt and Pepper

Notes

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