Winter

It was cold this morning. 26 degrees to be exact. I needed something warm and filling. Bean soup fits the bill.

1lbs bean dried
1lbs ham diced
1 medium onion chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper

Soak beans overnight in salt water. This is an important step. Please don't skip it.

Drain soak water and rinse beans well.
In a cast iron pan add 1 T olive oil. Cook onion and celery in oil. Add diced ham. Cook until ham is brown.

In a crock pot add beans, 8 cups water and spices. Add cooked ham and veggies. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Serve with gluten free cornbread.

Will add picture when it is finished.