Weisse Bohnensuppe (White Bean Soup)

[Jay]

Weisse Bohnensuppe (White Bean Soup)

Servings: 8

1 Pound Navy Beans; Dry
1 Ham Bone Or Hock; Smoked
1 Cup Onions; Finely Chopped
2 Cups Celery &Tops; Finely Chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
3 Quarts Water
2 Tablespoons Parsley; Chopped
1 Garlic; Clove, Minced
1-1/2 Teaspoons Salt

Cover beans with water in large pot or soup kettle and soak overnight. Rinse beans well and return to pot with ham bone and 3 quarts of water. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours. Add parsley, onions, garlic, celery and tops, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Remove ham bone, dice the meat, and add meat to soup. Serve hot
Jay