Basic Bean Soup

AmericanPorkEasy360 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb dry Great Northern beans
  • 8 cup water
  • 12 piece baby carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 0.5 lb chopped ham
  • 0.3 cup ketchup
  • 0 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the beans with the water, cover and let soak overnight.

  2. 2

    In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the soaked beans with water, carrots, onion and ham. Add more water to cover all, if necessary. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 4 to 6 hours.

  3. 3

    Add ketchup just to get desired color. Season with salt and pepper to taste.