Bean and Ham Soup Recipe

Ingredients  :

1 pound Dried Navy Beans
2 small Onions
8 cups Water
4 cups cubed Fully Cooked Lean Ham (1-1/2 pounds)
2 smoked Ham Hocks
2 cups chopped Celery
1 cup chopped Carrots
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Preparation:

1. In a Dutch oven, add the beans and enough water to cover them by 2 inches.
2. Bring the beans to a boil, then boil for 2 minutes.
3. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat.
4. Cover and allow to stand for 4 hours or until the beans have softened.
5. Chop one onion into bite size pieces.
6. Slice a second onion and separate the pieces into rings.
7. Set the onions aside.
8. Drain the beans and rinse, throwing the liquid away.
9. Return the beans and onions to the pan.
10. Add the remaining ingredients.
11. Turn the pan to medium heat and cook for 1 hour, covered.
12. Remove the cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
13. Remove the ham hocks.
14. Serve and enjoy.

Source : http://simplysoups.com