Two Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. white beans, dry
4 oz. ham, cubed
1 c. cut green beans (fresh or frozen, do not use canned)
1/4 c. celery, diced
1 green onion, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. unbleached flour
3/4 c. beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 parsley sprig for garnish

Preparation

Cover white beans with cold water and soak overnight.
Drain and place beans in a 2-quart saucepan.
Add ham and enough cold water to cover beans by 1 inch.
Bring water to a boil and simmer for about 1hour or until beans are tender.
Add green beans, celery, onion and potato.
Add enough water to cover the vegetables; simmer for 20 minutes.