1) In a large stockpot sautee onions/celery in the vegetable oil for 2 - 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

2) Add ham/bacon and sautee for another 5 minutes.

3) Add green beans, potatoes, black pepper, and broth.

4) Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 40 minutes.

5) Add vinegars/lemon juice and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve warm.

(NOTES)
-You can use a couple of small ham hocks or a ham shank instead of the ham steaks.

Once the soup has cooked remove the hocks or shank and pull off all the meat and shred it before adding it back to the pot.You can substitute chicken or vegetable broth for the beef broth or water if you like.

NUTRITION
Serving: 1g
Calories: 281kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 27g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 1686mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g