Ham and Bean Soup

Ham and Bean Soup
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 T. butter
1 C. water
3 C. chicken stock
2, 15.5 oz. can dark red kidney beans, drained
1, 15.5 oz. can light red kidney beans, drained
1, 15.5 oz. can white kidney beans, drained
3-4 C. cubed ham (use more or less, depending on your preference)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. parsley
1 bay leaf

Melt the butter in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots...cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook about 1 min. more. Add in the water and chicken stock, all the drained beans, ham and seasonings. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Courtesy Janet's Appalachian Kitchen
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