Ham and Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups St. James Winery Pioneer White Wine
• 1 package mixed dried beans
• 1 pound ham pieces
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 large can tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 large onion, chopped
• juice of one lemon
• 6 cups water
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse beans. Cover with water, add 1 tablespoon salt and soak for 3 hours or overnight.
2. Drain beans, and add 2 cups of wine and water, then the rest of the ingredients.
3. Simmer until beans are soft (at least four hours).

Quick Notes

May be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days.