Ingredients

1 LB NAVY (OR 16 BEANS)

1 QT VEGETABLE BROTH

8 OZ HAM CUBES

1 PACKAGE BACON

2 TBLSPN HAM FLAVORED SOUP BASE

2 BAY LEAVES

11/2 CUP LEFTOVER BEAN WATER

1 1/2 ONION

SALT & PEPPER

Preparation

SOAK BEANS OVERNIGHT BRING BEANS TO BOIL - TURN HEAT OFF - COVER FOR 2 MINUTES REMOVE BEANS FROM WATER (KEEP WATER) ADD VEG BROTH, BEAN WATER, ONIONS, BACON, SOUP BASE, BAY LEAVES COOK FOR 2 HOURS OR UNTIL BEANS ARE SOFT BLEN HALF OF SOUP RECOMBINE