Hillbilly Bean Soup Recipe courtesy of St. James Winery

Ingredients: 2 cups St. James Winery Chardonel Wine 1 package mixed dried beans 1 pound ham pieces 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 large can tomatoes, diced 1 tbsp parsley 1 large onion, chopped juice of one lemon 6 cups water 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp rosemary 2 bay leaves Method: Rinse beans. Cover with water, add 1 tablespoon salt and soak for 3 hours or overnight. Drain beans, and add 2 cups of wine and water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer until beans are soft (at least four hours). May be kept in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days.