Mike Roy's Ham Bone Bean Soup

Mike Roy's Ham Bone Bean Soup

1 1/2 cups dry navy beans 3 quarts water Ham bone 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup tomato sauce OR 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/4 t. oregano 1/4 t. thyme 1/4 t. sweet basil 1 bay leaf (optional) 3 whole cloves Salt and pepper to taste

Wash beans, cover with water and let stand overnight. Drain beans, cover with water again. Bring to a rolling boil and boil one minute. Remove from heat and drain. Add the 3 quarts of water to the beans along with the ham bone and simmer 2 hours. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer another hour. Be careful with salt because of the ham bone. Serves 8 Source: Come Into the Kitchen

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