15/16 Bean Soup with Ham

By corvettemary

Ingredients

• 1 package of 15/16 bean soup mix, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 3-4 quarts of water
• 1 large onion, quartered and sliced
• 1 T. whole peppercorns
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 C. ketchup
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 T. chili powder
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced or chopped
• 1 C. cubed ham
• 1 can stewed or diced tomatoes, not drained
• 1/2 C. sliced carrots (I use baby carrots)
• 1/2 C. sliced celery
• 1 T. Italian seasoning
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 5-6 drops Tabasco sauce or any other hot sauce

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot add ham bone to water and simmer for about 45 minutes. Add water to pot if necessary. Add rinsed beans, onion, peppercorns, bouillon cubes, ketchup, bay leaf, chili powder and garlic. Simmer for about 1 hour stirring occasionally so beans don't stick. Add ham, tomatoes, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire & Tabasco.
Simmer 10-15 minutes until carrots are cooked. Serve & enjoy!