Classic Ham & Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• Soup
• 1 pound dry navy beans
• 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham shank *
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
• 1 rib (1/2 cup) celery, chopped
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 to 3 medium (1 cup) carrots, chopped
• 1 small (1/2 cup) red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Crostini
• 1/2 (9-ounce) loaf French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter melted
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, ** if desired