Description

Don't know what to do with that left-over ham bone? Easy. Make a delicious ham and bean soup that is a great comfort food on those chilly and cold nights.

Ingredients

• 1 package HamBeens 15 Bean Soup®
• 1 large honey glazed ham bone (trim off excess meat and save)
• 2 c. diced yellow onion
• 1 c. chopped carrot
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 3 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 t. cayenne pepper (optional)
• juice from 1 lemon
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Rinse and sort through the beans, checking for any debris or stones and discard.
2. Pour beans into a large pot or bowl; add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches. Allow to soak overnight or for at least 4 hours. When finished, drain/dump out any excess water.
3. Chop the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.