Black Bean Soup

By bobcat

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry black beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 carrot, minced
• bay leaf, fresh thyme, and parsley tied in bouquet
• 1 tsp salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 6 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans overnight in water to cover, or boil 2 minutes and soak 1 hour, then re-boil. Drain soaked beans, add 6 cups water. Add remainder of ingredients and cook slowly until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Discard herb bouquet.