Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming
down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or
shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

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Bean & Ham Soup

1 lb. Great Northern beans

2 quarts water

2-3 lbs. ham shanks or ham pieces, each shank
cut into 2 or 3 sections

1 cup of diced onions

1 cup chopped celery

2/3 cup chopped carrots

2 cloves garlic, diced

Tabasco sauce

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt & pepper to taste

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Soak the beans in at least 2 quarts of cold water for about 2 hrs. Drain the water. Put the ham shank pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about an hour. Add the chopped vegetables and beans. Cook for another hour, until the vegetables are soft and the ham meat easily pulls away from the bone. Add 6 drops of Tabasco sauce and the parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste. Yield: serves 8.