Ham And Bean Soup

• 1 lb. Great Northern beans
• 6 c. water
• 1 1/2 lb. cubed, cooked ham
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. dried parsley
• 4 peppercorns
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 c. water
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb. hamburger, browned and drained
• 2 cans chicken broth or homemade broth
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. canned tomatoes (crushed is best)
• vegetables of your choice
• pasta or rice (if you wish)
• seasonings (you can use fresh cilantro or parsley as well as other herbs)

1. Combine.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce to a simmer until vegetables are done.
4. Serve with French bread.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1057394 (may not work)