Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb dried great northern beans
  • 10 cups water
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 3/4 cup celery, minced
  • 1 cup onion, minced
  • 1 cup carrot, minced
  • 1 cup smoked ham, minced
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • white pepper
  • ground thyme
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, dissolved in
  • 2/3 cup water

Method

  • Soak beans over night.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • In soup pot add beans water and bouillon bring to boil reduce heat and simmer.
  • Cook 1 hour until tender but firm on the inside.
  • Add celery,onion,carrots, cook 30 minutes until tender.
  • Add ham,tomato and spices cook 10 minutes.
  • Add cornstarch and water mix.
  • simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  • Cool 10-15 minutes.
  • mix well and serve.