Navy bean soup

Name: Navy bean soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 pound shredded smoked ham; 1 pound dry navy beans, washed; 6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 large onion, diced; 6 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 8 cups water; Salt and pepper to taste

Main Dish

8 servings

Very Easy

3 h 30 m

Ingredients

8

1 pound shredded smoked ham
1 pound dry navy beans, washed
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, diced
6 medium carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Preparation30 min

Cook time3 hours

Wash and soak beans for one hour prior to cooking.
Add beans to large stock pot, add water and onions; cover and simmer 2 hours.
Add ham and carrots; cover and simmer 20 minutes, then add potatoes, salt and pepper.
Let cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender and serve with crackers, or some good, crusty bread.