"Leftover ham helps create a legendary soup full of hearty, creamy white beans with just a hint of fresh thyme and tender chunks of everyone’s favorite smoky, salty piece of pork. Soup’s on with my easy-but-exceptional Ham and Bean Soup recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Pound Dried White Beans
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6-8 Cups Water for Soaking
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2 Tablespoons Butter
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1 Large Yellow Onion
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2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
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4 Medium Carrots (1/4 Inch Diced)
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4 Stalks Celery (1/4 Inch Diced)
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8 Cups Cold Water
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3 Teaspoons Salt
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1 1/2 Teapsoons Black Pepper
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2 Bay Leaves
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1 Large Ham Bone or 2 Ham Hocks
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2 Teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
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1 Pound Cooked Ham (Cut Into 1/2 Cubes)