Don’t Throw your Ham scraps and Ham Bone away….make delicious Ham Bone Soup!!!

Directions:

1. In a large pot or dutch oven pour 3 cans of chicken broth, 1 cup water and beans. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
2. Turn to low heat and place ham bone into the pot with the beans. Add 1-2 cups water and simmer for another 2 hours.
3. Cut sweet potatoes into 1 inch bite size pieces. Place a separate pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes. (Long enough to soften potatoes but not fully cooked). Strain water and set aside.
4. Saute onions, garlic, carrots, celery and sweet potatoes in butter with salt and pepper.
5. Remove ham bone from the pot and scrape off any remaining ham. Chop ham and place in the saute pan with veggies. Saute for about 1 minute, then combine all ingredients into the large pot with the beans.
6. Add 1 more cup water or chicken broth at this time if needed. Let cook for at least another hour.
7. Serve hot and delicious!