Navy Bean Ham Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound dried navy beans.
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1 ham bone + ham scraps.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1 large onion, peeled and chopped.
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6 cloves garlic, minced.
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1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves.
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2 teaspoons ground cumin.
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1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper.
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10 cups water.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Place the dried beans in a large bowl and cover with three inches of water. Soak overnight (up to 24 hours) to soften. Drain when ready to use.
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Place a large 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add oil, ham bone, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until onions soften.
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Add drained beans, thyme, cumin, crushed red pepper, 10 cups water, and ham scraps. Don't salt yet as ham bones can be very salty.
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Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 60-90 minutes, covered, until beans are very soft. Stir occasionally.
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Remove ham from bone and stir into soup. Discard bone. Add 1-2 cups water if too thick. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
# Notes:
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You can add 2-3 chopped carrots and celery stalks with the onions for extra color and nutrition.