Scrumptious Ham And Bean Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb small dry bean (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 lbs lean ham, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 soak beans overnight or prepare the quicker way by bringing to a boil and then letting them sit for 1 hour. the instructions are on the package.
• 2 in a 6-8 quart pot, heat oil, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. cook until onions are soft(about 10 minutes).
• 3 add rest of ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 2-2 1/2 hours.
• 4 whirl about half the mixture in a blender or food processor or mash with a potato masher to thicken the soup.