*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  Ham Or Chicken And Vegetable Bean Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Stews
                Poultry

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3      Cups          Water
   1 1/4  Cups          Dry navy beans
   1      Medium        potato -- 1/2" pcs
   1      Medium        carrot -- 1/2" pcs
   1      Stalk         celery -- sliced
   1      Medium        onion -- chopped
   1      Tablespoon    Parsley flakes
     1/2  Teaspoon      Dried thyme -- crushed
     1/4  Teaspoon      Salt
                        Tabasco
   4      Cups          Water
     3/4  Pound         Meaty ham hocks
                        OR 2 chicken breasts

  Place navy beans in pot and add 3 c.water. Bring to a boil. Boil  
uncovered for 10 minutes, and drain.   Meanwhile, combine vegetables,   
herbs and tabasco and put into crockpot. Stir in drained beans and 4 c.  
water. Place ham hocks or chicken on top of beans. Cover; cook on low heat 
 setting for 10-12 hours or high for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours.  Before 
serving,  remove ham hocks or chicken from crockpot.  Pull meat apart and 
return  meat to soup. Leftovers will freeze well.
 




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