INGREDIENTS
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2 cups dried great northern beans
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5 cups chicken broth (low sodium is best)
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3 cups water
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1 large meaty ham bone (I use 2 or 3 smoked ham hocks)
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2 -3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
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1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
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1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
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1⁄4 teaspoon dried savory
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 medium carrots, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped (I also put in a handful of the chopped celery leaves)
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1 large potato, cut into cubes (optional, but very good)
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil