A great soup to simmer all afternoon, full of tomatoes, onions, celery, ham, and spices. This recipe makes eight to ten servings so make sure you have a large stock pot on hand.
INGREDIENTS (for 9 servings):
- 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound chopped ham
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups water
PREPARATION:
Combine beans, water, vegetables, ham, and seasonings in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.
Add an additional two to four cups water. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf.