Ham and Bean Soup

By nlhartman

From Gloria

Ingredients

• 4 med. carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped fine
• 1 c. onion, chopped fine
• 3-4 T. butter
• 1 t. minced garlic
• 1 ham bone
• 8 c. chicken broth
• 4 c cooked ham, cubed
• 8 15.5 oz cans northern beans, rinsed and drained

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the first three ingredients in the butter til onion and celery are soft

Step 2

Add the garlic, ham bone and chicken broth. Cook over low heat until ham falls from bone

Step 3

Add 4 c. cooked ham, cubed and the beans

Step 4

Simmer 3-4 hours until liquid reduces by 1 inch or more. Can add a small amount of flour to thicken slightly or leave as it--up to you

Step 5

Serve