Spicy Ham and Bean Soup

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried white bean
• 4  quarts water
• 1  lb  cubed lean ham
• 1  cup carrot
• 3⁄4 cup celery
• 1 (5 1/2ounce) can  spicy hot V8
• 1 (4 1/2ounce) can green chilies
• 2 3⁄4 cups  red potatoes
• 1 3⁄4 cups onions
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

1. Sort and wash beans.
2. Place in dutch oven, add water and let soak for 2 hours (or soak over night).
3. Bring beans to boil, reduce heat, simmer uncovered 1 hour.
4. Add ham, potato, onion, carrot, celery; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
6. Add remaining ingredients bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered about 1 hour until beans are done and soup has thickened.