Ham and Bean Soup Recipe

• 1 pound dry yankee beans
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 ham hock
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1. Bring the chicken broth to a boil.
2. After rinsing and sorting the beans, place them in the chicken broth.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
4. Bring the beans back to a boil and add the shank, vegetables, and seasonings.
5. Reduce to low and let simmer for 1 hour.
6. Add ham, remove the shank, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Use pepper to taste.

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