Ham and Bean Soup

 

Ingredients

• 2 can northern beans
• 3-4 cups water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup carrots chopped
• 1 TB onion powder
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• Cheese optional

Instructions 

• Place beans, broth, water, salt, carrots, onion, garlic and mustard powder in a large pot. Cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the chopped ham and simmer for 20 more minutes. Season with ground white pepper to taste.

  In case you need to thicken this soup, just use a little bit of flour or even use a heavy cream or cheese to help with that. 😉   Source: LilLuna
  

Norwegian Krumkake

Ingredients:
2 1/2 Cups Sugar
2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Cup (2 sticks) Butter
4 TBS Corn Starch
5 eggs
1 cup water or cooled scalded milk
1 tsp. Vanilla
2-3 tsp Cardamom

Directions:

Heat krumkake iron on stove over medium heat. You can also use an electric krumkake or pizzelle iron.

Mix all ingredients well.

Place a teaspoon of the batter on the preheated iron, and press together. Cook until browned, about 30 seconds per side, depending on the heat. Remove from the iron and quickly roll up around a stick or around a cone before they harden.

Fill with Whipped Cream and fruit.