Northern Bean Soup Recipe

Northern Bean Soup Directions

Place northern beans in a colander look through the beans and remove any rocks if found. Wash beans and drain.
Place northern beans in a large stock pot or Dutch oven.
Cover with water and let set overnight or 8 hrs.

Drain and rinse the beans and return to pan.
Add the cubed ham, chopped vegetables, basil, thyme, Worcestershire and second amount of water.
Stir to blend.
Bring bean soup mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the meat is tender and beans are done, about 2 hours.
Add the salt and pepper just before serving.

Note: My niece called me the other day and asked what does it mean to wash and sort the beans? I took it for granted that everyone knew what this meant. Having said that, I think I explained it well enough that anyone can understand. Northern beans get better as they set so be sure to make enough for leftovers.

Recipe Serves: 6 – 8