Tony Diramio'S Official Ham Bone Soup

• 1 ham bone
• 4 cups water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery & leaves
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• 2 bunches rough chopped escarole
• 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons italian seasoning or 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano

1. 1. In a large pot place ham bone and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat for about 15-20 minutes.
2. 2. Then stir in chicken broth.
3. 3. Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots.
4. 4. Add escarole, beans, and diced tomatoes.
5. 5. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano or Italian seasoning.
6. 6. Bring to a boil then cover pot and simmer for 2 hours.
7. 7. Serve with grated Romano cheese.

ham bone, water, chicken broth, onion, celery, carrot, escarole, cannellini beans, tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, italian seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tony-diramios-official-ham-bone-soup-515700 (may not work)