Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Bean Soup Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups dried great northern beans
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 meaty ham bone
2 to 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil

Recipe Instructions:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water.
Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 inches Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from the heat; cover and let soak for 1-4 hours or until beans are softened.

Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid.
Return beans to pan; add broth, 3 cups water, ham bone, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the onions, carrots and celery in oil until tender; add to soup.
Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes longer or until beans are tender.

Remove ham bone; cool slightly.
Skim fat from soup.
Remove meat from bone and cut into chunks; return to soup.
Discard bone.

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