White Bean and Tasso Soup | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 lb dried white beans, picked over
• 1 pound tasso ham, cut into large chunks, preferably Poche's brand
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• kosher salt, black pepper
• red pepper flakes to taste