Andrea's Ham & Bean Soup

  I took 3 recipes I found online & came up with this DELICIOUS recipe for your leftover Easter Ham.  I don't know how many calories, but there's nothing fattening in it, except the ham itself.  Hope you enjoy!!

Ham & Bean Soup

1 lb of dry white northern beans (2 cups)

1 onion - diced

8 cups water

4 cups cubed fully cooked ham

1 ham hock

2 cups chopped celery

2 cups chopped carrots

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 tsp. pepper

2-3 cloves garlic - minced

1 tsp dry mustard

~ Place beans in a pot with about 6 cups water. 

Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat & cover for 1 hour.

Drain & rinse beans, discard liquid.  Return beans to pan. 

Add all remaining ingredients.  Cover pan & place on stove, medium heat. 

Cook for 1 hour or until beans are almost tender.  Uncover & cook for 30 more minutes

or until beans are tender.  Discard ham hock & serve with rolls.

~ Note:  I think you could add corn, cabbage &/or fresh parsley

& it would be really good too:)