"Ham and Bean Soup by Renee's Kitchen Adventures - classic ham and bean soup made easy on the stove top. Smoky ham, white beans, and veggies make this soup a family favorite. It's a healthy soup that will warm you right up!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1# dried white beans, such as Navy or Great Northern, rinsed and soaked overnight, then drained
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1 med. onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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32 oz. box of low sodium, fat free chicken stock ( 4 cups)
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6 cups water
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1 smoked ham hock (or leftover ham bone)
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1 - 2 dried bay leaves
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1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained (no added salt if you can find them)
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1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 cup celery, sliced
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8 oz. fully cooked smoked lean ham, diced
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1 tsp. dried thyme
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2 - 3 TBSP brown sugar
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couple dashes of liquid smoke
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juice of half a lemon