White Bean Soup

• 1 lb dried small white beans, soaked overnight and drained
• 12 cups ham stock
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large bay leaf
• 12 teaspoon pepper

1. Saute the onion, celery and carrots in a small amount of oil for 5 to 10 minutes in a large soup pot.
2. Add garlic and saute for 2 or 3 minutes.
3. Add the soaked, drained beans, ham broth, bay leaf and the pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover pot.
5. Simmer gently for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. Add salt to taste.

white beans, ham stock, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-bean-soup-357806 (may not work)