Basic Bean Soup

Description

This is a simple, basic bean soup. It’s very easy to assemble, and it tastes great, too! Try adding other vegetables, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry great Northern beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 12 baby carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ pound chopped ham
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl
  2. combine the beans with the water
  3. cover and let soak overnight.
  4. In a large pot over medium high heat
  5. combine the soaked beans with water
  6. carrots
  7. onion and ham. Add more water to cover all
  8. if necessary. Bring to a boil
  9. then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours. Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Servings: 10

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