Bean Soup

 From the kitchen of: Grandma Alberta Smith, modified by Linda Smith for the Instant Pot using Instant Pot Ham Bone Bean Soup Recipe by #iwashyoudry!

Ingredients:

• 1 package dried white beans (Navy or Great Northern)
• Ham bone
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 4 - 5 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots, optional
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 - 6 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, optional
• 1 teaspoon cumin, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste.
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
• 2 bay leaves, optional

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the instant pot.
2. Set to High Pressure for 50 minutes.
3. Let pressure release naturally for 30 minutes, then quick release.
4. Remove ham bone and shred any meat to return to the Instant Pot.
5. Discard ham bone, cartilage and bay leaves.

Note: Optional ingredients were not part of Grandma's original recipe. Poppy wouldn't let her use garlic!