Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 package dried navy beans , 16 ounce
• 7 cups water
• 1 ham bone
• 2 cups diced ham
• 0.25 cups minced onion
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 cups sliced carrots
• 0.5 cups sliced celery

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Rinse beans; transfer to a large stockpot and add water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add ham bone, diced ham, onion, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beans are soft, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Add carrots and celery; cook until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove ham bone from the pot and place on a cutting board until cool enough to handle. Remove any meat from the bones and cut into bite-sized pieces.

6. 6

   Stir into soup until warmed through. Serve and enjoy!