How To make Soundstage Great Northern Bean Soup

MICKEY'S GOURMET CKBK:

1/2 lb Dried great northern beans
10 c Water
4 Chicken bouillon cubes
3/4 c Celery, minced
1 c Onion, minced
1 c Carrot, minced
1 c Smoked ham, minced
3/4 c Tomato, minced
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t White pepper
1/4 t Ground thyme
1/4 c Cornstarch dissolved in
2/3 c Water
Soundstage Restaurant, Disney-MGM Soak beans in water to cover overnight. Drain; rinse and place in lg soup pot with 10c fresh water and bouillon cubes. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer. Cook 1 hr until tender but firm on the inside. Add celelry, onions, and carrots; cook 30 mins until vegs are tender. Add ham, tomato, salt, pepper, and thyme; mix well. Cook 10 mins. Add cornstarch and water; simmer 5-10 mins until mixture thickens. Remove from heat, cool 10-15 mins. Mix well and serve. -----