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
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)