Ham and White Bean Soup Recipe

Use ham shanks rather than hocks if you would like a meaty soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) dry white beans, like cannellini or Great Northern
• 2 quarts of water
• 2-3 pounds smoked ham shanks or ham hocks
• 2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence, or Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup diced onions (about 1 small onion)
• 1 cup chopped celery (about 2-3 ribs)
• 2/3 cup chopped carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• Tabasco sauce
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

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