Ham And Bean Soup

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 meaty ham bone (from a half ham or picnic, cut extra meat into chunks to add to soup)
• 1 lb dried pinto bean
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 -3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed

Recipe

• 1 combine ingredients in a dutch oven and fill with enough water to cover.
• 2 bring to a boil and simmer 4-5 hours or more, skimming top occasionally. add water as needed if level drops too low.