US Navy Bean Soup

US Navy Bean Soup
A very hearty and warming soup

Ingredients of US Navy Bean Soup
* 1 pound Navy beans soak overnight
* 1/2 pound Ham or ham bone with meat
* 3 quarts Water
* 1 cup Mashed potatoes prepared
* 3 medium Onions chopped
* 2 cloves Garlic chopped
* 1 whole Celery bunch, chopped
* 1 1/4 cup Parsley chopped

Preparation of US Navy Bean Soup
Soak beans overnight and rinse. Place in large stock pot with ham/ham bone or bacon ends. Add 3 quarts of water. Bring to boil then simmer 2 hours (the longer the better my husband says). Stir in mashed potatoes, onions, celery, garlic and parsley. Simmer another 1 to 2 hours. Remove meat/bone and dice meat. Return to soup, stir and serve.

Category: Winter Season Food