Ham and Green Bean Soup – Sparrow Hill Farm

Ingredients

• 1 large smoked ham hock
• 14 cups of water
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 tsp dill
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 cups cubed potatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups green beans
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp chives