Navy Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ pound chopped ham
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine water, beans, tomatoes, ham, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bouillon, parsley, garlic powder, and bay leaf in a stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for two hours.
2. Add 3 cups of water; stir in salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional two hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.

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