"My family likes bean soup, so I came up with this hearty version. The leftovers freeze well for first-rate future meals. —Eleanor Mielke, Mitchell, South Dakota..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1-1/2 cups dried navy beans
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1 envelope vegetable recipe mix (Knorr)
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1 envelope onion soup mix
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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8 cups water