Ingredients

• 1 , 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!

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