Ingredients for - Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup

1. Dried great northern beans 1 pound
2. Ham bone 1 (10 ounce)
3. Cooked ham, diced 1 pound
4. Tomato sauce 1 (8 ounce) can
5. Onions, chopped 2 large
6. Celery, sliced 4 stalks
7. 1 bouquet garni 4 stalks
8. Dried parsley 1 tablespoon
9. Baking soda ¼ teaspoon
10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon
11. Water to cover ¼ teaspoon
12. Carrots, sliced 2 medium
13. Potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 medium

How to cook deliciously - Ham, Bean, and Potato Soup

1 . Stage

Place beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.

2 . Stage

Strain and rinse beans. Transfer to a large stockpot with ham bone, ham, tomato sauce, onions, celery, bouquet garni, parsley, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3 . Stage

Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots, and continue to simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt if necessary and remove ham bone to serve.