~ hearty ham & bean soup ~ cass's way

Ingredients For ~ hearty ham & bean soup ~ cass's way

• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  oil
• 1 lg

  onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp

  minced garlic paste
• 6 c

  chicken broth
• 1 1/2 - 2 lb

  ham bone with meat attached
• 2 md

  yukon gold potatoes - peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes ( about 2 cups )
• 2 - 3

  carrots, peeled and cubed
• 2 - 3 md

  stalks, celery including leaves, chopped
• 1 lb

  dry navy beans or could use great northern
• 1 tsp

  dried oregano
• 3/4 - 1 tsp

  salt
• 2 - 3

  bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp

  each - cumin & black pepper