White Beans and Ham

Margaret Christensen
February 21, 2014

We to love white beans and ham. We grew up eating them, but we think our recipe is better than our mother's but don't tell them.

8
1 lb white beans, sorted and rinsed
1 meaty ham bone
3 quarts water
1/3 cup potato pearls or flakes
3 onions, chopped fine
1 carrot, chopped fine
1 small bunch celery, chopped including leaves
2 cloves garlic minced
Soak beans covered in water in a cool place a least 4 hours or overnight. Drain the beans and place in soup kettle with ham bone and 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about two hours. Stir in...
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Nutritions

Calories
181

Sodium
240mg
10% DV

Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
14g
29% DV

Carbs
33g
11% DV

Fiber
9g
37% DV
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Nutritions

Calories
1105

Sodium
1147mg
47% DV

Fat
114g
176% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV