Ingredients
2lbs or 5 cups Dry White Beans, we used Great Northern
21/2 lbs. Ham Trimmings and Ham Bone
5Qts. Chicken Broth
6-8 Raw Pork Sausage Links (optional 1/2 Lb. Cooked Bacon)
1 Cup Sliced White Onion
3 Large Carrots. Peeled and Diced
2 Cups Large Dice Celery
2 Diced Tomatoes
4-6 Garlic Cloves
2 Bay Leaves & a Pinch of Fresh or Dried Thyme
6 Sprigs Fresh Parsley
4 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
1 Tsp Cracked Pepper
Directions
- Soak Beans over night or use canned or bring beans to a boil in water, simmer for one hour, drain liquid and add chicken broth, remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for two hours, taste for seasoning and enjoy!
