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 Getting to be that time of year again for soups- meatloafs -chili ñ  much more.  This easy ñ very tasty.

Water  to fill  the pot (after meat ñ poultry inside pot ñ  more water or broth again latter

Smoked ham pieces with bone

3 chicken parts thighs or breast skinned remove bones later if any

4 bacon slices cut into pieces  

3 or 4 celery ribs  diced 

 1 onion large chop

 1 tsp. heaping garlic granular 

 ½ c. or so white northern dried beans washed

Salt if needed at the very end ñ pepper

 Dash of cayenne optional

Add meat ñ poultry to pot with lots of water cook till meat pretty tender -add more water if needed. Cool in fridgerator let fat coagulate  ñ skim all fat off- discard

Return pot to stove adding all other ingredients including the beans( no I don’t presoak -however, U can -add meat ñ poultry- bring to boil ñ turn down to simmer cooking till all beans soft  with consistency U like

Do not let water go dry.

Either add a potato or baking soda for control of excess AIR FLUXUATION  lol

Can add some chicken broth if U like but this turns out great flavor as it is. Can put on the table some hot sauce for those who want it hot.

Get out the crusty bread with butter to enjoy