Annie Mae Jones' Ham And Bean Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

ANNIE MAE JONES' HAM AND BEAN SOUP

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c White beans,dried
2 qt Water,more if needed
1 Bone from baked ham*
1 Bay leaf
3 Parsley sprigs
1 Onion,large,mild**
Salt
Pepper

* - leftover ham bone with plenty of leftover meat.
** - peeled & quartered.
1. Cover the beans with water and soak overnight.
2. Drain beans and place in soup pot, add water, ham
bone, bay leaf, parsley, onion. Bring to a boil, then
lower heat, partially cover, and let simmer very
gently until the beans are tender. Add more water if
needed. Remove and discard bay leaf. Remove ham bone,
cut off all meat, and return it to the pot. Remove
about 1 cup of the beans and a little bean liquid.
Mash to a paste and stir this into the pot to thicken
soup. Add salt and pepper to taste. If desired, thin
soup with milk.



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