Old Fashioned Bean Soup

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(Serves 50)

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Wash 5 pounds large white beans.

Let soak in 4 gallons water overnight.

Add:

2 meaty ham bones

3 c. onion, chopped fine

4 bay leaves

6 minced garlic cloves

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 hours

or until beans are almost tender.

Stir in:

1 qt. mashed potatoes

1 qt. thinly sliced celery

1 qt. diced carrots

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Season and simmer 1 hour. Remove ham bone, cut off and

dice meat; add to soup. Heat to boiling point. Serve.

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