Amish Bean Soup Recipe

• 1 lb navy beans
• 3 quart water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 pch baking soda
• 1/2 c. shredded carrot
• 1 c. minced celery
• 2 med onions, minced
• 2 x bay leaves
• 1 1/2 lb ham meat Ham bones Leftover ham drippings
• 1 c. mashed boiled potato
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dry thyme, optional
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

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