Jenny's Delicious Ham and Pinto Bean Soup

• 1 1/2 lb Pinto Beans (dry) (Soaked and rinsed)
• 1 Red Onion (large) (Washed and sliced thick)
• 1 lb Cubed Ham
• 4 tbsp Salted Butter
• 6 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
• 2 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 tsp Thyme
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1 tbsp Parsley
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 12 cup Water (filtered)

1. Melt Butter in a big soup pot, over Medium heat.
2. Add Onion.
3. Add spices, except for the Bay Leaf.
4. Stir well.
5. When the onions begin to soften, add the Ham.
6. Stir well.
7. Cook and stir for about 5 mins.
8. Add the 12 cups of water and the Bouillon Cubes.
9. (For a thicker soup, use 10 cups of water and 5 Bouillon Cubes)
10. Add the Pinto Beans.
11. Stir, and turn up heat to Medium High.
12. Heat until boiling.
13. Cover and turn heat down to Medium Low.
14. Simmer for 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours.
15. Add Bay Leaf about a half an hour before cooking is finished.
16. Serve and enjoy!
17. :)

pinto beans, red onion, ham, butter, chicken, clove garlic, thyme, pepper, parsley, bay leaf, water

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348813-jennys-delicious-ham-and-pinto-bean-soup (may not work)