"Hearty Ham and Bean Soup Recipe is a delicious, easy to make meal. Tender beans slowly soften and become soft and creamy, the ham is fall-off-the-bone tender. Perfect for leftover Easter ham...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 package Navy or Great Northern Beans
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1 yellow onion (chopped)
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3 carrots (chopped)
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3 stalks celery (chopped)
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1 bay leaf
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1 ham bone
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2 cups chopped ham (optional)
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8 cups water
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½ teaspoon pepper
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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salt to taste (if needed at the end of cooking)
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tablespoon juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 fresh parsley (minced (optional))