"While our old-fashioned ham and bean soup recipe calls for dried navy beans, feel free to use canned for an easy shortcut...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried navy beans
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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2 medium onions, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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8 cups water
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 smoked ham hocks
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2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
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1/2 teaspoon salt