YIELD
8 servingsPREP
80 minCOOK
4 hrsREADY
5 hrsIngredients
Directions
Wash all dried beans well.
Drain and place in a 4 quart kettle with 5 cups of water.
Bring to a rapid boil, boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered for one hour.
Meanwhile, place ham bone and 3 quarts of water in an 8 quart soup kettle.
Simmer for 1 hour.
Drain beans and add to ham stock.
Add remaining ingredients.
Simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender.
Remove ham bone, removing any meat still clinging to bone back to soup.
Discard bone.
Add additional water and salt and pepper, if desired.
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