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Neighborhood Bean Soup

2 cups dried great northern beans
5 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
2 to 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried savory
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Neighborhood Bean Soup cont.

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2
in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover
and let stand for 1 hour. Drain. Add broth, water, ham bone,
bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and
simmer for 2 hours. Meanwhile, saute the onions, carrots and
celery in oil; add to soup. Cover and simmer 1 hour longer. Debone
ham and cut into chunks; return to soup. Skim fat.

Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).