Basic Ham and Bean Soup

1lb Uncooked Great Northern Beans

1lb Baby Carrots

1lb Bag Frozen Green Beans

1 Onion, Chopped

1 t Minced Garlic

1 t Mustard Powder

1/2 t Basil

1/2 t Dill

1 t Black Pepper

2lb Ham

8 C Water

Combine everything in a large stock pot on the stove. Simmer for about 2 hours, adding 1 cup of additional water at a time, as needed, to reach the consistency you prefer.

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1 C of onion, carrot, green bean, and northern bean mixture = 1 vegetable serving

1 Ounce of cooked ham = 1 protein serving