Bean Soup

‎1 pkg. beans (I used the mix)
4 c veg broth or water
1 t dried thyme or 1 T fresh, chopped
1 c chopped carrots
2 c chopped potatoes
1 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped celery
Ham bone or chopped ham
salt & pepper to taste

‎1) prepare the beans (soak overnight or boil for two min & rest 1 hour), rinse ans drain. 2) combine broth, ham hock, beans, celery, onion, salt, pepper and thyme in a pot. 3) Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. 4) Add potatoes and carrots, bring to boil, reduce and simmer 20 min. 5) remove ham hock, clean of meat, chop and return meat to pot.