Monday, March 30, 2009

White Bean and Ham Soup

2 c. dried white beans or 6 c. cooked
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 stock celery, chopped
2 T. dehydrated onion or 1 small onion
1 1/2 c. cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1 bay leaf
5 c. boiling water

1. Rinse and sort beans. Soak beans overnight in water 4" above beans.
2. In morning, discard water and rinse beans again.
3. Boil beans on stove and transfer to crockpot.
4. Add ingredients in order listed. Don't mix.
5. Cook on High 6-7 hrs.