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Ingredients
- 1 pound white beans (cannellini, Great Northern, etc.) soaked overnight in cold water and drained
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup chopped celery leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 crushed cloves garlic
- 1 ham bone
- 1-1/2 pounds chopped smoked ham
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock
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