Pat's bean soup

Submitted by seashell

"I make this from leftovers when we have baked ham. A good way to use that ham bone and some leftover meat. Cook time is approx. The longer you let it simmer, the better."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-7

ingredients

• 1 ham bone
• leftover ham
• 1 (1 lb) bag great northern bean
• 6 -8 cups water
• 1 chopped onion (1 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

directions

1. Rinse beans and drain.
2. In a large pot, add the water, and beans.
3. Bring to boil and simmer for@ 30 minutes.
4. Add the chopped onion, garlic and ham and ham bone.
5. Simmer for@ 30 minutes.
6. Add the canned tomatoes and vinegar.
7. Bring to a boil and simmer 6 hours.