Ingredients
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16 ounce Navy beansdried
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7 cups Water
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1 Ham bone
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2 cups Hamdiced
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1/4 cup Onionminced
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1 pinch Black pepper
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1 Bay leaf
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1/2 cup Carrotssliced
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1/2 cup Celerysliced
Directions
Steps
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Step 1Place rinsed beans into a large stock pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. |
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Done
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Step 2Add ham bone, cubed ham, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beans are soft. Occasionally skim surface of soup while it is cooking. |
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Done
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Step 3Add carrots and celery, cook until tender. Remove ham bone, scrape any meat from bone and place back into soup |
