Yankee Bean Soup
Ingredients
- Ham hock or ham bouillon cubes
- 1 pound dry northern white beans
- 2 large onions, cut in medium chunks
- 1 quart tomatoes
- 1 heaping teaspoon of marjoram, thyme
- 2 level teaspoons cloves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 head white cabbage, coarsely chopped
- 3 large potatoes, bite size cuts
- 5 carrots, bite size cuts
Instructions
Makes 11 quarts. Soak the beans according to label. Add all the ingredients EXCEPT the potatoes and carrots. Cook for several hours, simmering, until the beans are tender. Add the potatoes and carrots, then cook until they are tender. Serve with warmed Cuban bread.