Mrs. Potter'S 5-Star Bean Soup

1. 1

   Cover beans with 6 cups boiling water, let stand overnight. Or bring to a boil and let sit for 1 hour before using.

2. 2

   Trim some fat from ham, melt in large kettle. Add veggies and saute 20 minutes, remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Pour beans and liquid into kettle, add ham and additional 5 cups boiling water. Cover, simmer 2-3 hours.

4. 4

   Remove ham, dice lean meat and stir into beans, along with sauteed veggies, tomatoes and sliced sausages.

5. 5

   Add macaroni, simmer until done.

6. 6

   Cooking Tip: IF USING HAM HOCKS, 2 smoked ham shanks makes it too salty, use only one.

7. 7

   Cooking Tip: Salting the COOKING water makes the beans mealy, but salting the SOAKING water makes the skins more tender but also less likely to break.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.