Navy Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 package dried navy beans , 16 ounce
• 1 can diced tomatoes , 14.5 ounce
• 0.5 pounds chopped ham
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Combine water, beans, tomatoes, ham, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.

3. 3

   Add 3 cups of water; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.