Ham, String Bean, and Potato soup

This is definitely a meal you will have if you grew up in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Ever since I was a kid this has been a favorite meal. I remember being at my mommom and poppop's house, I'd smell it simmering away in the kitchen and couldn't wait until it was ready to eat. As I have always seen it done this way, it is great to do with the leftover ham. Especially from Christmas and Easter dinner.

Tonights dinner 

Ingredients:
about 1 pound of ham,  cubed (If I'm using leftover ham, I break it up into pieces that will fit in the pot and then it will break up on its own as it cooks) 
4 cups of fresh organic string beans
5-6 organic potatoes, diced
1 organic onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic
2 organic celery stalks
2 cups of organic chicken stock
4 cups of water
1 tbsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. savory

Probably one of these easiest set of directions:In a large stock pot combine ALL ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer all day. If you don't have all day, simmer until potatoes and carrots are softened.

-Also works well in the crock pot, if your crock pot is big enough.


Enjoy!!!