Jamaican Red Bean Soup Recipe - Delicious and Hearty Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried red kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion , peeled and chopped
• 1 clove garlic , peeled and minced
• 1 stalk celery and leaves, chopped
• 1 carrot , peeled and chopped
• 0.5 lb (227 g) smoked ham , cut into large chunks
• 1 large ham bone , if available
• 2 qt (1.89 liters) water
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.13 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)