Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and Bean Soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	10

Ingredients:

1	pound	Dry white beans
1 1/2	pounds	Ham, cubed
1	teaspoon	Dried whole thyme
4	whole	Peppercorns
1	medium	Bay leaf
4	large	Potatoes, peel and quarter
1	large	Onion
6	cups	Water
2	teaspoons	Salt
1/2	teaspoon	Parsley flakes
3	cloves	Garlic
2	cups	Water
3	medium	carrots, sliced 1/2 inch

Preparation:

Sort and wash beans; place in Dutch oven. Cover with water 2" above beans; let soak overnight. Drain beans. Combine beans, 6 cups water, ham, salt, and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours; add 2 cups of water and vegetables to soup. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutritional Information:

trace Calories (kcal); trace Total Fat; (16% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 432mg Sodium