HAM SOUP FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN ENJOY DAN:

HAM SOUP WITH GREAT NORTHERN BEANS FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 30-40

Ingredients:

3 pound great northern beans

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 smoked ham hocks

1 (5 pound smoked ham) diced

3 onions, chopped

7 stalks celery, chopped

12 carrots, chopped

2 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 (46 Oz) jug Y/8 juice

1 (6 lb 12 Oz) can diced tomatoes

22 cups vegetarian broth

1/4-cup EACH Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard

2 tablespoon EACH Chile powder, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and curry blend

7 bay leaves

3 tablespoons dried parsley

1/3-cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Soak beans overnight with baking soda and enough water to cover by 1-inch.

2.   The next day drain and rinse and place in a stockpot.

3.   Add vegetable broth, soaked beans and all remaining ingredients.

4.   Bring to a boil and then simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are soft.

5.   Remove bay leaves and hocks, slice the meat off the hock and enjoy.

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