White Bean 'n' Ham Soup

By vpitts2004

Ingredients

• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Mash one can of beans; set aside.
In a large saucepan, saute the carrots and onion in butter.
Stir in the water, ham, seasonings and whole and mashed beans; cook over medium heat until heated through.