Gloria's Ham and Bean Soup

By nlhartman

Great recipe!

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped fine
• 1 c. onion, chopped fine
• 3-4 T. butter
• 1 t. minced garlic
• 1 ham bone
• 8 c. chicken broth, low sodium
• 4 c. cooked ham, cubed
• 8- 15.5 oz. cans northern beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

Saute first 4 ingredients
Add garlic, ham bone and chicken broth
Cook over low heat until ham falls from bone
Add ham, beans
*Can add a small amount of flour to thicken slightly or leave as is(your preference)
*You may use a food processor to chop your carrots more finely
*Navy beans may be used--either canned or those you soak overnight.
Divide soup in containers to freeze.