Mom's Best Ham and Bean Soup
""It's a long list of ingredients... but sooo good. My mother made the best Ham and Bean Soup, my recipe is AS CLOSE to hers as I can remember; today my own family and friends love this soup. Oh, my hubby insists this soup alone would be worth another proposal!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup dry navy beans
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3 cups water
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3 cups water
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1 large meaty smoked ham bone
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6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2 whole bay leaves
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3 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
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1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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5 cups water
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1 cup sliced celery
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
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1/2 cup ketchup
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3 tablespoons chicken soup base
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3 tablespoons molasses
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta
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