Recipe: Ham and Bean Soup

Ham And Bean Soup

2 Cups Dried Beans, Any Type You Like --
1 Cup Ham -- Diced
1 Ham Bone
1 Package Dry Onion Soup Mix
2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning -- Or Your Fav Spices
Water To Cover
1 Medium Carrot -- Chopped
1 Medium Onion (Instead Of Dry Onion Pack) -- Diced
1 Stalk Celery -- Chopped
1 Medium Green Pepper -- Chopped

Either soak the beans over night, or rinse the beans well. If you do not soak beans, cook on high for 2 hours, then lower to low for 3-4 or until beans are done.

To mix, add beans, ham, onion soup mix, and seasoning. Add vegetables. Add water to cover and let simer on low for 7-8 hours on low (or see above). Stir occasionally.