Gourmet Bean Soup (Mason Jar Gift)

2 tb parsley

1 bay leaf

3/4 ts marjoram

3/4 ts Thyme

10 c chicken or ham stock

1/2 c butter

1 c onion; chopped

4 carrots; chopped

3 celery ribs; chopped

2 garlic; minced

1/2 lb ham; cubed

1 cn diced tomatoes; 28 oz.

1 tb prepared mustard

salt and pepper to taste

Wash beans and soak overnight. In an 8 quart Dutch Oven, combine beans

with Parsley, bayleaf, marjoram, and thyme. Add Chicken or Ham stock.

Bring to boil and skim off foam. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours or

until beans are tender. In a skillet, melt butter and saute` onion,

carrots, celery and minced garlic. Add to beans and stock. Finally, add

Ham, can of tomatoes, mustard, and salt and pepper. Simmer awhile longer

and then enjoy.

A very hearty soup that`s great in a snowstorm!!

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