*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Yankee Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         Smoked ham -- cut into 1/2"
                        Cubes
   1 1/2  cups          Onions -- chopped
   1      cup           Carrots -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   Bacon drippings or il
   4      cups          Chicken broth
   2                    15.5  oz cans Green Giant
                        Great Northern Beans -- drain
  16      ounces        Can whole tomatoes -- drained
                        Cut up
     1/2  teaspoon      Roesemary leaves
     1/4  teaspoon      Thyme leaves
   1                    Bay leaf
   6                    Peppercorns

In large saucepan, saute ham, onions, carrots and celery in bacon drippings 
about 10 minutes or until onions are tender. Stir in chicken broth, beans and tomatoes. 
Tie rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and peppercorns in cheesecloth bag; add to soup mixture.
 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes.
Remove cheesecloth bag.  Pepper to taste.


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