Ham-Green Bean Soup(Serves 6 To 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. meaty ham bone
2 qt. water
4 c. cut up green beans
3 c. cubed potatoes
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 c. chopped parsley
4 sprigs summer savory, chopped, or 1 tsp. dried savory
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Combine ham bone and water in a 6-quart saucepan.
Cook 1 1/2 hours.
Remove meat from bone and cut in chunks.
Add to soup stock along with remaining ingredients.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Skim off excess fat.
Just before serving, stir in 1 cup light cream or milk.