3 pot potatoes optional ham Recipes

prep time does not include soaking dried beans overnight. please note ., this may be a big list of ingredients , but it really adds to the overall complexity of savory taste of real authentic bean soup., i also show how to avoid soaking beans overnight in the directions if you are in a hurry...., dried navy beans, water, diced salt pork or bacon (i prefer bacon - use 5 or so slices), diced carrots - 2 carrots, onion diced finely, celery diced finely - 2 stalks, tomato paste (the small can), potato - diced finely, 1 large potato, garlic cloves minced finely, bay leaves, salt, pepper, leftover ham bone or shank, hot dogs sliced (optional - but oh so good and homey), stock pot with lid

tator tot potatoes, divided in half, onions, chopped, divided in half, ham, chopped, divided in half, sharp cheddar cheese, divided in half, egg substitute, salt, pepper, dried mustard (optional) or 1/4 tsp thyme (optional)