Recipe

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.

Share This Recipe: