Bean Soup

Bean Soup

Farm Journal Country Cook Book  -1959

Page 351

2  Cups of dried beans

6  Cups of Water -Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat
   let stand 1 hours.Simmer beans without draining,
   about 2hrs, adding more water if necessary.

1 Ham Bone (1&1/2lb Ham butt apx.) Simmer in water to cover.
Skim fat from broth and add tender beans.

Stir in:
Beans
1 Cup celery & leaves
1 Quart of canned tomatoes  (Home canned the best.)
3/4 Cup - Dices Potatoes
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon -  Pepper

Makes 10 Servings - Apx.

(Pep up with grated horse-radish)
(If there is no Kids at the table.)

Grandpa Chester Bell said they only ate Bean Soup and
Corn Bread all one winter.